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Shelby Lambert Obituary

Shelby Lambert STATESVILLE Mrs. Shelby Jean Sprinkle Lambert, 71, of Statesville, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County, March 11, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Sherrill Raymond Sprinkle and Mary Caseline Lambert Sprinkle. She was retired from the textile industry and was a member of East Side Baptist Church. On Sept. 27, 1958, she married Donald L. Lambert, who survives. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Charles Sprinkle. Also surviving are two sons, Terry Lambert (Diane) and Randy Lambert (Lana); two daughters, Donna Elliott (Barry) and Robin Horne (Ricky); along with 11 grandchildren, Jennifer O'Neill (Jim), Lori Patterson (Clint), Lisa Arehart (Corey), Matt Elliott (Jennifer), Sherrie Lambert (Shawn Lemire), Misty Lambert, Josh Horne, Mary Lippard (Ryan), Megan Horne, Courtney Lambert and Rebecca Lambert. Also surviving are 14 great-grandchildren, Chelsea Arehart, Joseph Are-hart, Jacob Wingate, Riley Patterson, Caleb Patterson, Shelby Crain, Jaxon O'Neill, Chase Elliott, Chloe Elliott, John-athan Cartner, Brooklyn Lippard, Elijah Edwards, William O'Neill and Dakota O'Neill. Services celebrating Shelby's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at East Side Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Morgan, John Parks and J.C. Parks officiating. She will lie in state for 30 minutes, prior to service, and burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matt Elliott, Clint Patterson, Jim O'Neill, Shawn Lemire, Josh Horne and Jacob Wingate. The family will be assembled at the residence of the deceased and will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 this evening, (Friday, Dec. 28), at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online to the family to bunchjohnsonfuneral home.com. Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association, 514 Daniels St. # 109, Raleigh, NC 27605. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Published by Statesville Record & Landmark from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2012.
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Love and Prayers in the loss of your sweet Wife and Mother. She was a blessing to all that knew her.

Phyllis-Lambert Lowe

December 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of mourning. Shelby was a great woman and a wonderful babysitter. We will cherish the memories.

The Goodin's

December 29, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss... There is never a good time for a family member to go to heaven to be with her GOD... May my prayers be with you and your family for your loss. She was a great woman, mother, and supporter for the family..

Donna Welborn

Donna Welborn

December 29, 2012

Jen sorry about your loss! But remember she will always be with you!

Marguerite Lee

December 29, 2012

I love you so much, Mawmaw! You are such a strong force in my life and I will miss you until I take my last breath.

December 28, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home

December 29, 2012

Shelby, thanks for always making me feel like part of your family. You will truly be missed.

Bill Crain

December 28, 2012

Courtney - May God Bless You and Your Family during this time of loss.

Robin & Justin Crider

December 28, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Lambert family. My thoughts and prayers are
with you at this difficult time.
God Bless
Sue Pope

Sue Pope

December 28, 2012

don and family, our deepest sympathy on your loss of shelby jean. our prayer are with you all.may god give you the comfort that you need at this time.henry and blanche head rash chidren

December 28, 2012

I love you mom

Robin Horne

December 27, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I can remember when Shelby used to babysit me as a kid. Heaven gained another angel this week. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Justin and Jessica Wilhelm

December 27, 2012

Donna,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if we can do anything.

God Bless

Christina & Justin Wheeler

December 27, 2012

Sorry for your loss she was a sweet lady thinking of the family and praying for them in their loss

cathy epps

December 27, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Lambert family. Shelby will truly be missed.
Will continue to pray for your family.Bill & Barbara

December 27, 2012

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