Dorothy Evelyn Chambers

Mrs. Dorothy Evelyn Chambers, 91, of Lebanon, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at Crown Pointe of Lebanon.

Dorothy was born January 15, 1935, in Fayette, a daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Francisco) Sanders. She graduated from Pinnell High School with the class of 1953.

Dorothy enjoyed cooking, sewing, tending to her flowers and garden, and decorating her home. She was always busy and enjoyed keeping herself occupied. Above all, Dorothy cherished her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her life. She was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lebanon.

Survivors include her children, Laura Ann (Jeff) McDermott, Gary Francis (Cathy) Smock, and Susan L. (Brent) French; grandchildren, Sarah (Martin) Billmeyer-Pino, Garrett (Tyler) McDermott, Brad (Destiny) Smock, Travis (Lori) Smock, Jimmy (Stephanie) French, and Megan (Sean) French; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph M. Chambers; sons, Donald Gene Smock and Roger Allan Smock; and grandson, Zachary McDermott.

Memorial contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Family and friends will gather Friday, October 30, for visitation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. Dorothy will be laid to rest at Salem Cemetery in Zionsville.