Murlene K. Lambert, 72, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Lufkin.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 26, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 27, 2021. Bro. James Duncan and Lee McLintock will officiate. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.
Born August 23, 1949, in Decatur, Illinois, Murlene is the daughter of Murl Knight and Delores Adams Knight. She was a member of Logansport Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by:
Her husband, Rodney L. Lambert of Joaquin
Daughter, Reasha Walters and husband Scott of Lufkin
Grandchildren:
Claire Elizabeth Walters of Lufkin
Eli Lambert Walters of Lufkin
Sisters:
Michelle Rodgers of Benton, Louisiana
Mona Cannon and husband Rodney of Ruston, Louisiana
Half-brother, Garey Ford of Pascagoula, Mississippi
Nieces and nephews:
DeLisa Mercer and husband Monroe of Bossier City, Louisiana
Robin Hart and husband Alan of Ruston, Louisiana
Staci Williams and spouse Stacy of Carthage
Devon Cannon of Ruston, Louisiana
Randy Willis of Bossier City, Louisiana
Rusty Lambert and wife Julie of Center
Doug Rodgers and wife Lindsey of Bossier City, Louisiana
David Rodgers of Ruston, Louisiana
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:
Rushing Lambert and wife Toni of Joaquin
LaRee Bounds and husband Randy of Joaquin
Numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
Preceded in death by parents, Murl Knight and Delores Adams Knight; sister-in-law, Edna Lambert Willis; brother-in-law, David Willis; nephew, Chip Willis; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Avis Lambert and Edgar Lambert.
Pallbearers will be David Rodgers, Rodney Cannon, Scott Walters, Monroe Mercer, Rusty Lambert, Randy Willis, Nick Lambert, and Dylan DeChamplain.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Logansport Missionary Baptist Church, Hospice in the Pines in Lufkin, or a charity of choice.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
