Mary Lambert

Mrs. Mary Lee Lambert, age 82, of Crumpler, NC, died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Lambert was born July 1, 1927 in Ashe County, NC to the late George and Dora Barker Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gail Lambert; a great grandchild, Scotty Lambert; and twelve brothers and sisters. She was employed with Thomasville Furniture for 27 years. Mrs. Lambert enjoyed gardening, sewing and making quilts, and looking out for her grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Monday, September 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Reverend Lonnie Jones and Tony Reeves. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service at Ashelawn.  Mrs. Lambert is survived by: Three daughters: Debbie Lambert of the home, Judy Reeves of Millers Creek, NC, and Joann Cole of Crumpler, NC.  Four sons: Joel Lambert and Richard Lambert, both of Jefferson, NC, Anthony Lambert and Bruce Lambert, both of Crumpler, NC. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to High Country Health Care Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. The family is meeting at her home at 1360 NC Hwy 16 North in Crumpler.  You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.