Terrance "Terry" Chambers

The staff of Heishman Funeral Home/Valley Funeral Service sends condolences to the family of Mr. Terrance "Terry" Chambers. Terrance “Terry” Chambers passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his home in Berryville, Virginia at the age of 92. Terry was born on August 19, 1933, to James and Roselma (Reitzel) Chambers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the youngest of seven children. He was raised in Steelton, Pennsylvania and enjoyed sharing many amusing stories about his happy childhood there. Terry was drafted into the Army during the Korean conflict and served stateside. Following his discharge, he attended Mount St. Mary’s College. Upon graduation he soon settled into a career in civilian personnel management with the Departments of the Navy and Army. Terry believed in giving back to the community. In retirement he kept busy managing the Shenandoah County affiliate of Literacy Volunteers of America. He tutored in basic reading and English as a Second Language. He was active in the Mt. Jackson Lions Club, at one time serving as club president and chair of several committees. He was also an active member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, serving a term as president of the church council. Terry met his wife Gloria in 1960 and together they raised six children. They were a strong team for 65 years before her passing in May, 2025. He missed her deeply and didn’t like being without her. Terry had a great sense of humor. He loved his family, animals of all species, word puzzles, poetry and conversation on any subject, especially those involving current events. “Poppy” enjoyed spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren. Making them laugh was his greatest pleasure. Terry is preceded in death by his wife Gloria. He leaves behind his children Ken, Dave (Fay), Kathleen (Steve), Terry (Gail), Patty (Tom), and Rich (Elinor), five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a brother, Richard. We all will miss his sense of humor and calm loving presence. Please join in a celebration of Terry’s life at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 5983 Main Street, Mount Jackson, Virginia on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Visitation will start at 10:00 am with services to begin at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Mount Jackson Cemetery. The family would like to thank the kind hearted angels of English Meadows at Berryville and Blue Ridge Hospice for the loving care they provided to both Terry and Gloria in their final years. In Terry’s honor, please consider a donation to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, #405, Winchester, VA 22601. https://brhospice.org. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

Terrance "Terry" Chambers

August 19, 1933 - October 1, 2025