Gastonia-Imogene Viola Chambers Johnson, 70, of 2900 Union Road Gastonia went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 17, 2011 at Gaston memorial Hospital
She was a native of Lumpkin County, GA, born September 1, 1940 to Reverend Howard and Mary Lou Wilson Chambers.
Imogene was a faithful member of Soul's Harbor Tabernacle for over 30 years. . She will be remembered most for her loving care for everyone.
She always gave out of her need and knew God would always make a way, just as he did. She was a former CNA with White Oak Manor in Kings Mt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Teresa Mixon;
a sister Shelby Thompson
Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Messer and husband Joe; Mary 'Toddie' Weaver and husband Wendell; Pam Race all of Gastonia; a son-in-law Jonnie Mixon of Bessemer City; a brother, Rev James Chambers and wife Betty of Gastonia; sisters: Louise Grant and husband Ronnie; Betty Shook and husband Charles all of Gastonia; Geraldine Burford of Garner; and Marcella Hovis of Dallas; Special Cousin Carolyn Thomas; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews-each one special.
The family will receive friends Sunday 6:00 until 9:00 pm at Soul's Harbor Tabernacle Church
Celebration of life service will be 2:00pm, Monday, June 20, 2011 at Soul's Harbor Tabernacle with Rev. James Chambers, Rev. Chuck Poole and Rev. Jim Messer officiating
Interment will follow at Bessemer City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Soul's Harbor Tabernacle, 271 Camp Rotary Road, Gastonia, NC 28052
The family will be at Rev. James and Betty Chambers, 2629 Castlehill Road, Gastonia,
The family would like to thank the staff at Gaston Memorial Hospital for all their care and especially the 4th floor
Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144