Martha "Diane" Winkler Chambers

Martha Diane Winkler Chambers, age 74, of Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 28, 1951, in Shooting Creek Township, North Carolina, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late Neal Winkler and Hoyt and Mildred Ruth Adams Allison, who lovingly raised her. She was a proud graduate of White County High School, Class of 1969. Diane dedicated many years of service working at Wendy’s in Helen, where she was known for her kindness and strong work ethic.

Above all else, Diane loved her family tremendously. She especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren and found great joy and comfort in her faith and church family. She was a devoted member of Nacoochee Methodist Church and also attended Community Baptist Church in Skylake, where her faith was evident in both word and deed.

She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Kenneth A. Chambers; her children, Dianna Michelle Chambers, Lemrae Dana (Aaron) Browning, Annette (Scott) Sullens, Darrell (Lisa) Crane, and Renae Bautista; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eddie (Karen) Winkler and Harold (Judy) Allison; grandchildren, Kayla Winkler, Dillan Winkler, Tayler Massey, Amanda Benefiel, Jonathan Sullens, Destiny Crane, Ashley Crane, Alexis Crane, Austin Crane, Prisma Estrada, and Leo Crane; and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnny Johnson and Rev. Marty Abernathy officiating. Interment will follow in the Nacoochee Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening, January 19, 2026.

An online guest registry is available for the Chambers family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.