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Jennifer A. Lambert, 59, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2026, in Malvern, Arkansas.
Jennifer was born on January 9, 1967, to Walter “Teddy Boy” and Opal Watkins Lambert in Camden, Arkansas. She was a 1985 graduate of Bearden High School. Jennifer worked as a security guard for Allied Universal for 6 years and later for Securitas for five years. She also worked as a PCA, CNA, and custodian for many years.
Jennifer lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures—shopping, playing games, chatting with friends and family, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her life was beautiful, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew and loved her.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her parents, Walter “Teddy Boy” Lambert and Opal Watkins Lambert.
Jennifer leaves to cherish many loving memories her three children, Talee Lambert of Benton, Arkansas; Darnetia (Cornell) Rideout of Dewey, Arizona; and Endya Jackson of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; and a bonus daughter, Laura Hernandez of Camden, Arkansas.
She also leaves to cherish her memory five siblings: Dennis (Carrie) Lambert of Houston, Texas; Donna (William) Thrower of Thornton, Arkansas; Amanda Lambert of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; Stacie Lambert of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Tycarra Lambert-Barker of Norphlet, Arkansas. She leaves two lifelong friends, Cindy Juniel of Monroe, Louisiana, and Tanya Mays of Minneapolis, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Leviticus Goodwin, Xavier Goodwin, Amari Goshen, Anariyah Lambert, Gabriel Goodwin, Jaidyn Rideout, Kayleigh Goodwin, Kahlia Rideout, and Khristian Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Ferrell, Keith Lambert, Leonard Parham, Ray Parham, Wornest Lambert and Arlander Lowe. Active pallbearers will be Cornell Rideout, Johnny Jackson, Nykkisson Wimberly, Nykkidrunn Wimberly, NaGarius Jenkins, and Dennis Lambert.
Submitted by the Family
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