Fannie Chambers

Fannie Mae, age 93, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2025.

From humble beginnings, Fannie Mae was born on February 13, 1932, in Sabinal, Texas as a 5th generation Texan to parents, John Dean and Fannie Lee (Farr) Ware, along with her four brothers, Jack and Jean(deceased), Ray and Rhoda (deceased), Maro and Bessie(deceased), and Floyd Mack (deceased).

Fannie was a descendant of the honorable Capt. William Ware who fought with the Texas army at San Jacinto and later established the cornerstone for the settlement of Waresville, now knows as Utopia, TX. With a rich Texan history, Fannie is recognized as a Daughter of the Republic of Texas, and her Texas pride ran deep.

As an established rancher’s daughter, Fannie was proudly raised as a small-town Texas girl in Sabinal, Texas where she graduated in 1949.

After graduation, she met and married Bobby Gene Wootton of Uvalde, Texas in June of 1951. In 1952, Fannie and Bobby welcomed their son, Robert Marshall Chambers of Cedar Creek, TX, who they endearingly called “Little Bobby.” Bobby Gene preceded Fannie in death.

Fannie began her long-time professional career as an AT&T operator and relocated to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she met and married the love of her life, Sgt. Lloyd David Chambers of Thorndale, TX. Fannie and Lloyed were married on May 30, 1959, beginning a committed and loving life of 65 years together.

In 1961, Fannie and Lloyd welcomed their daughter Susan Kay (Chambers) Phillips of Lampasas, TX, who they lovingly call “Kay.”

Fannie later moved to El Paso, Texas where she retired in an administrative leadership role at AT&T. In 1988, Fannie and Lloyd relocated to Cedar Creek, Texas, where Fannie called home for the remainder of her life.

In retirement, Fannie enjoyed traveling with Lloyd to many destinations, one of her favorites being the remote locations nestled along the Frio River. She was a member of the Heart of Texas Church of Christ in Bastrop, TX, but continued ties with her lifelong friends and former ministries at Cameron Road Church of Christ in Austin, TX.

Fannie enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of her church friends, her family friends, and her neighborhood community. She considered these relationships among her many blessings, but Fannie’s family time was valued by her first and foremost. She loved taking her grandchildren on fishing adventures at Lake Limestone and along the Yagua Creek.

Fannie enjoyed baking and hosting dinners and gatherings while making many wonderful memories with friends and family. In her later years, she especially cherished her time with her great-grandchildren: Lawson, Payton, Nolan, Cole, Marlo, and Miles.

Fannie is survived by her husband, Lloyd Chambers; her children Bob Chambers and Kay Phillips (and husband Skip); her grandchildren, who knew her as “Grammy”: Lindsey Randall and husband Nick; Austen Phillips and partner Lemiron; Kaysi Carter and husband Chris; Andrew Phillips and wife Emily. Fannie is also survived by her great-grandchildren and her nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.

Those who wish to express sympathy, the family asks to please consider making a donation in Fannie’s honor to https://www.sanjacinto-museum.