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Catherine E. "Jean" Lambert

Funeral service for Mrs. Catherine E. Lambert will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Freedom Church, with interment

at Robert’s Memorial Cemetery in Lawrence County. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, August 2 at Freedom Church

and will resume at Noon on Tuesday before the service.

Mrs. Catherine E. Lambert, better known to everyone as “Jean”, was born on January 28, 1945, to Mrs. Eunice H. Thames and

William Garrison. She was born in Tylertown, MS, and lived the majority of her life in Jayess, MS. She attended and graduated

from Topeka-Tilton School where she fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Cleveland Lambert. They were wed on

October 29th, 1963 and remained so until Cleveland preceded her in death on July 16, 1999.

She is survived by their loving daughter, Angela Kay Dunaway, married to J. Dewayne Dunaway, both of Jayess, MS.

She is preceded in death by their beloved son, Timothy C. Lambert, on May 6, 1996.

Jean had a granddaughter Ashlie Payne, married to Kaleb Payne, and two grandsons, Zane Wilson and Zachary Dunaway.

She also had three great-grandchildren (Keegan Foster, Kylen Payne, and Aliza Payne) who brought her much joy.

Nursing was the career that Jean pursued, and she graduated in the 1st class of Associate Degree Nursing from the

Southwest MS Junior College in Summit, MS. She enjoyed and excelled at nursing for almost 40 years, working in

diverse areas and touching many lives. She spent many of those years in management or supervisory roles, beginning

at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello, MS. She later transitioned her career to King’s Daughter’s Medical Center

(KDMC), where she would retire after 30 years of service.

Jean, later in her life, met and married Jesse Alexander in March 2007 and remained so until he preceded her in death

on February 7, 2010. Through this marriage she gained a stepdaughter Wanda Miller, married to Kim Miller, and

step-son Philip Alexander, married to Nelwyn Alexander, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed being a part of Freedom Church, her family, flower-gardening, volunteering at KDMC ED, and shopping

with her bestie – Lanell Lambert. She was an avid traveler and enjoyed doing so with family and friends, rarely declining an adventure.

Our beloved, mother, grandmother, friend, and nurse to all, went peacefully to be with Jesus, whom she loved dearly,

on July 31, 2021. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her, and her legacy will never be forgotten.

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  • Comment Link Pat Nohle Friday, 06 August 2021 13:49 posted by Pat Nohle

    So very sorry to hear of Ms Jeans passing. Worked at KDMC with her. She was always kind and a blessing to be around. Our world is a better place because of the lives she touched. Rest In Peace Ms Jean. God Bless this family as they continue life without her ❤️

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  • Comment Link Cindy “Sam” Finch Wednesday, 04 August 2021 18:40 posted by Cindy “Sam” Finch

    Oh Angie, my heart breaks for you. I know you loved your Mom and all she stood for. She always wore a smile and had nothing but love for everyone. I always knew everything would be well taken care of when she was in charge.
    Love and prayers for you and your family in these stressful times.

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  • Comment Link Laraine Lord Wednesday, 04 August 2021 00:54 posted by Laraine Lord

    Knew this Amazing Sweet Soul From School Years, Watched Her Excel In Every Endeavor, Was Always In Awe How Much She Loved With No Reservations Never Judging! I Knew How Much Her Mother Eunice & Aunt Dolly Loved Her! Jean Was One Of My Favorite People! Angela, I’m Sorry I Wasn’t There. Husband Was Outpatient With Testing About Cancer. Know That My Heartfelt Love Is Sent!

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  • Comment Link Rose Mary Brister Ward Tuesday, 03 August 2021 22:48 posted by Rose Mary Brister Ward

    Angie, words can’t express how sorry I am about Jeans untimely death. I worked with jean for years in various areas of nursing .she was a wonderful nurse and friend. I will miss her.

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  • Comment Link Margaret Beasley Tuesday, 03 August 2021 21:54 posted by Margaret Beasley

    I got to know Ms Jean years ago when we both went to Body and Soul for exercise. She was such a precious Godly lady. I had just saw a couple of weeks ago where she was sick. Prayers for all of her family and friends

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  • Comment Link Nelda Kyzar Tuesday, 03 August 2021 07:43 posted by Nelda Kyzar

    Loved this sweet friend and enjoyed going to church together for several years at New Bethel Jesus Name Church where she had many dear friends who loved and admired her sweet spirit and smiles. She is missed already and will be forever in our hearts. God bless her family during this time of loss and grief. He will be your comfort.

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  • Comment Link Katherine Griffith Monday, 02 August 2021 22:11 posted by Katherine Griffith

    Angie and family , praying for y’all during this difficult time. Jean was an angel on earth and now in heaven . She leaves a legacy of Love to all who knew her . Love to her family from Katherine and Mikel Griffith

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  • Comment Link Jane Lawrence Monday, 02 August 2021 21:54 posted by Jane Lawrence

    One of my favorite nurses to work alongside. Jean was a fine Christian woman whose love for Jesus was evident in her life and in her work. She will be missed but Love remains!

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  • Comment Link Diane Smith Monday, 02 August 2021 21:20 posted by Diane Smith

    Angie, I was so sorry to read about your mother’s passing. It was always a treat to see Jean unexpectedly and catch up on our families. She was a good nurse, a good supervisor, and, even more important, a good woman. She will definitely be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.

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  • Comment Link Patricia Thornhill Monday, 02 August 2021 18:42 posted by Patricia Thornhill

    Such a special lady. Loved Ms Jean. I know her family will miss her dearly.

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  • Comment Link Shelia Lee-Smith Monday, 02 August 2021 18:21 posted by Shelia Lee-Smith

    Deepest sympathies, love & prayers to this fine family. Love y’all!

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  • Comment Link Becky Myers Monday, 02 August 2021 17:34 posted by Becky Myers

    So sorry for your loss ! I worked with Jean when I got out of nursing school. She was so much fun to work with!

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  • Comment Link Vickie Boyd Taylor Monday, 02 August 2021 12:03 posted by Vickie Boyd Taylor

    Prayers and love for each of y'all . Jean was and will always be remembered for being so sweet and kind . God will hold your hand through this loss .

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