Mabel Christine Nee Chambers Baker died peacefully on April 29, 2015 at Galleria Woods Retirement Community on the skilled nursing unit.
Mabel "Christy" is survived by her husband of 61 years, George. Her nieces, Linda Jenkins and Julie Askew. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Chambers, and brother Russell Chambers.
Mabel was born on August 17, 1916 in Huntsville TN to Mabel and Garfield Chambers. She attended David Lipscomb College and graduated from Murfreesboro Teachers College with a degree in Science and English. She taught Science courses and senior English for six years.
In 1944 Mabel and her mother moved to Birmingham to live with her uncle, Mr. J.C. Bell. She accepted a job in the Jefferson County Health Department. There she worked most of the positions. Upon retirement, she was head of the diagnostic laboratory.
The funeral service is scheduled for May 7, 2015 at 12 Noon. viewing will be at 11 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel followed by graveside services in Elmwood Cemetery.