Obituary
Carol Chambers, age 82, of Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, at her home.
Carol was born on Wednesday, July 21, 1943, in Centerville, IA. She graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO and later from Longview Community College in Lee’s Summit, MO.
Carol met the love of her life, Stan Chambers, they were in love for over 67 years and united in marriage for 65 years. Carol was known for her positive energy and vivacious personality. When she walked in a room, she was a ray of sunshine. She was known as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, friend, teacher, and so much more.
Carol was a member of Lane Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years. She sang in the choir and worked in the church office as the Secretary. For many years, Carol and Stan lead the Youth Group organization in worship, gatherings and camping trips.
Carol became a licensed hairdresser and worked in her home salon. She then became the Director of the Jones Store Cosmetology School in Raytown, MO. Later in her career, she became the Office Manager of Chambers Brothers Collision Repair, working with her sons who founded the business. She retired from Chambers Brothers Collision Repair in 2012.
Carol enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends to various locations across the U.S. Her grandparents were from Fonzaso, Italy and she was proud of her Italian heritage. Two of her favorite trips were to Italy, the birthplace of her grandparents.
After retiring, she enjoyed gardening, landscaping and maintaining their 25-acre estate. She was a member of Xi Lambda Tau sorority, where she attended monthly meetings, went on annual trips, and made lifelong friendships. The group later broke off to become Sisters in Heart.
Carol is remembered for her warm and welcoming spirit, her joyful sense of fun, and her ability to make everyone feel loved and included. She treasured time with family and friends, and created a home filled with laughter, love and cherished memories. Whether gathering loved ones in her home or celebrating life’s special moments, Carol had a gift for bringing people together and making each person feel valued. Her kindness, happiness and devotion to family will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Carol found great joy in planning parties, celebrations and visits with loved ones. She enjoyed photography and was known for always having a camera and capturing the most beautiful pictures. She was a talented writer, known for meaningful poetry, which reflected her love for others. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she loved decorating for Christmas. She transformed her home into a beautiful display of holiday lighting, decorations, displays and multiple Christmas trees decorated to perfection. You could feel the Christmas spirit in her home.
She is survived by her husband, Stan Chambers; her sister, Lona Harbison (Jerry); 2 sons, David (Bonnie) Chambers; Craig (Tiffany) Chambers; 4 grandchildren, Jenna Chambers, Alexandra Madden, Grace Chambers, Brooklyn Chambers; and 2 great grandchildren, Valerie Taylor and Maelynn Ottolini.
Carol is preceded in death by her Mother, Elda Bertelli Metz.
Visitation and Services will be held at Langsford Funeral Home at 115 SW 3rd St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The Visitation is at 1:00-2:30 pm. followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:30 pm.
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Carol and David, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are sending prayers to help you with your loss and our deepest condolences. 🙏 ✝️
Stan, David and Craig I’m so sorry to read about Carol. My heart is with you and prayers for peace and great memories.
Caring thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May God give you comfort during this time. Praying for you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. Our condolences to the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Carol was such a beautiful person, inside and out. I feel so blessed to have known her my whole life…. She was an inspiration and will be greatly missed. Hugs to all who love her!
I was sad to hear the news and want you to know I’m thinking of you and the family. Carol will be dearly missed. Thankful that Carol and Stan were good friends that stood up for John and I at our wedding 55 years ago.
Doug and I are praying for comfort
for every member of your family.
We are thankful to have known Carol
as family & friend. ♥️♥️
So sorry for your loss, prayers for God’s peace as you walk through this valley of grief. Carol was one of my favorite people.
Stan and family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you put your beloved Carol away.
Stan and family, So very sorry to hear about Carol passing. I have so many fabulous memory of time spent with you and Carol. Carol was a wonderful kind person, beautiful inside and out. My love and prayers go out to you and your family❤️
Beverly Swindler Downey
I am four years younger than my cousin Stan Chambers. He was born in 1941 near the old community of Origanna which was west of Competition near the Laclede-Wright County line. Uncle Lowell and Aunt Velma lived in both Competition and Idaho before settling in Kansas City in 1952. Stan lived with his grandparents, Al and “Mandy” Crisp Dowden, in 1952 and 1953 attending Manes Grade School and learning to do “an honest days work” on the farm.
After moving to Kansas City, he still came down during the summer to help our Uncle Carl milk and help both Uncle Carl and his Uncle Ralph (my father) on the farm. Sixty-five years ago Stan married Carol and during that time she attended many, many family events with Stan. In the summers of 1965 and 1966I lived with Aunt Velma and Uncle Lowell and worked in his cement construction business. Both Stan and I learned a lot of valuable lessons from him. Besides Stan and Carol feeding me a lot of good meals, I helped David and Craig consume lots of popcorn at the drive-in movies.
Our cousin Connie is on the Evening Shade “Crisptown” Cemetery board. Our great-great grandparents Squire and “Peggy” Prock Crisp had a house and blacksmith shop there. Their tombstones are the jamrocks from their fireplace. Connie says that the cemetery fund is getting low, so I am going to donate $100 to that fund in honor of Carol.
Squire (1808-1894) and “Peggy” (1810-1900) first settled at the Burney Ford of the Gasconade River in 1835. My brother Lonnie and his son, Al Dowden, bought that land from Donald Gene Crisp, our great-uncle Jack Crisp’s grandson. In nine more years, that land will have been in the family 200 years!
I so wish I could have made the service. I loved Carol. She and Stan helped me so much when I moved to LSMT w my two boys, Michael and Matt in 1995. The Chambers were loved by my family and I am so glad I saw Stan the other day. Hugs to all of their family, lots of good memories during Lane Avenue years and beyond. Sincerely Nancy Clark (Grashuis)
Stan, David, Craig,
What a wonderful woman who lived took such good care of her 3 boys! Yes Stan. You are in that category. Being your boys age, I was enamored with you and Carol when I was young. When my folks would sing and invite them to our home, I would be in awe of their fun and such big presence. I wanted to grow up to be just like your mom. I missed by a fair share, but I never lost my awe of Stan & Carol Chambers. I’m so thankful her and my mother have met and are singing around the throne of Jesus. We will see them soon. Until then…. Let joy reign!! Your momma/wife would want it that way! Love to you all!!💜
Stan, I just recently learned of Carol’s promotion into the arms of Jesus. She was a wonderful friend to me when Dennis and I lived in Kansas City. She took me under her wing, gave me the opportunity to sing in Christian Women’s clubs all over the city. She was a kind and fun friend. Forever grateful the season we had with y’all. Dennis passed away July 8, 2022. He was a Godly man who loved Jesus, me and our great big family. I know the heartache of losing a spouse you’re deeply in love with. We had 53 years. My heart goes out to you and the boys. Love and prayers while finding your footing in this new place.
An old friend
Brenda Pratt