Erma L. Lambert Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Erma Louise (Church) Lambert, 85, of Spotwood Road, Herndon Heights, W.Va. went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 29, 2011. Born January 25, 1926 at Bud Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Icie (Bolen) Church. Growing up the eldest of ten children afforded her the pleasure of many happy memories, which she loved sharing with her family throughout her life. Her fondest ones included being a student in the classroom of her uncle, Brady Church; sharing secrets with her lifelong friend, Eva Whorley Moran; and her adventurous travels with cousin, Helen Bolen. She spent many years "on the mountain" entertaining family and friends and swapping books with Arlene Sizemore. Erma enjoyed attending the Lashmeet Church of God for many years with her mother. She loved playing rummy, shopping, eating out, reading her vast collection of books and singing old time ballads. In addition to her parents, Erma was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Glen Lambert; her son, Ronald Dean Lambert; and siblings, Jeanine Ward, Lawrence "Bill" Church and Rev.Gerald Church. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Glenda Hollins and her husband, Harry, of Bud, Debra Hale and her husband, Michae,l of Beckley, Diana Lambert of Covel, Tammy McHaney and her husband, Mike, of Madras, OR and Lenita Diehl of Townsville, SC; grandchildren, Tracy and Greg, Mike, Andy, Christy and Mike, Joe, Robert, Bobby, Benny, Brandy, Mecca, Jeffrey and Mike; great-grandchildren, Zack, Jake, Meagan, Josh, Alyssa, Jackson and Rylee; brothers, Keith, Larry, Darrel, Dennis and Dale, all of Fla. and Harold of NC; and many extended family members. Committal services and burial will be 11 A.M. Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at the Lusk Cemetery, Herndon Heights with Rev. Paul Lusk and Rev. Carl Underwood officiating. Friends may visit 6-8 P.M. Monday, August 1, 2011, at the Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend the committal service are asked to meet at Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens by 10:15 A.M. Tuesday. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Scott Keffer and the staff at Wyoming Nursing and Rehab Center.

Erma L. Lambert

July 29, 2011

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Erma L. Lambert

July 29, 2011

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