Phyllis J. Chambers, 89, of Catawissa, PA went home to be with the Lord Monday March 22, 2021 while residing at her home. She was born April 28, 1931 in Altoona, PA, a daughter of the late William Reuben and Pearl (Grazier) McNeel.
She graduated from Altoona High School and later worked at a local answering service as a switchboard operator in Camp Hill. Phyllis and her husband Russell lived in Camp Hill for over 35 years and spent the last 5 years in Catawissa. She enjoyed ceramics, traveling, camping, and sitting on her porch watching the wildlife in her yard especially her bluebirds.
Phyllis is survived by her husband Russell Chambers, whom she married December 15, 1979, daughter Deborah Jarrard & Winston of Catawissa, daughter-in-law Andrea Chambers of Marysville, PA, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and brother Ronald McNeel & wife Nancy of Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents as well as her first husband Robert E. Chambers, son Dennis Chambers, brother Gary McNeel, and a younger sister Nancy McNeel.
Services will be at the convenience of the family at Freewill Cemetery. Family and friends may send online condolences to allenrhornefuneralhome.com. The Allen R. Horne Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 193 McIntyre Road, Catawissa, is handling arrangements.
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