Alice M. Lambert

Mrs. Alice Marie Sampson Lambert, 81 of Hwy. 220 W entered into rest on Wednesday, June 25 ^th at her residence.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the Lincolnton City Cemetery.

with Rev. Barbara Grace officiating.

Mrs. Lambert, daughter of the late Loranzo and Hazel Ward Sampson was born on March 18, 1933 in the small town of Jonesville, in the Appalachian region of Virginia, She was one of thirteen children who grew up on the small family farm during The Great Depression. When she was seventeen, her family moved to Ohio and year later, in 1951, she married Howard "Gene" Lambert.

In 1982, her husband's career in printing moved them to the Augusta area and they settled in Lincoln County. Her childhood made her exceptionally aware of the love for family, gardening and providing a loving home for her family and providing friendship to her neighbors.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Earl Sampson, Willard Sampson, Ervine Sampson, and sisters, Mary Elizabeth Taylor.

Survivors:

Husband: Howard "Gene" Lambert

Daughters: Bobbie L. Honeycutt and husband, Michael

Vickie L. Field, and husband, John

Her Yorkie, "Muffin"

Sisters: Virginia Bake, Lincolnton

Norva Lee Roop, Salem, Indiana

Wilma Jean Gilbert, Jacksonville, Arkansas

Judy Johnson, Hermitage, TN

Brothers:

Cecil Sampson, Vandalia, OH

Dow Sampson, Huber Heights, OH

Clarence Sampson, Hermitage, TN

Tex Sampson, Dayton, OH

Grandchildren: Heather Donnelly, and husband, Patrick

Joshua Atkins, and wife, Tina

Shawn Roberts and wife, Crissy

Rebecca Field

John- Michael Eugene Field

Great- grandchildren: Danielle Donnelly, Gabrielle Donnelly, Hunter James Donnelly, Soul Atkins, Ashton Atkins, Shane Roberts, Samantha Roberts, Bo Roberts, Haley Roberts, and Myra Field