Judy Lambert

Mrs. Julia Arnold Lambert, 81, of Grenada, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1943 in Memphis, TN to John Wesley Arnold, Sr. and Neva Grisham Arnold. Judy earned a degree in Education from Delta State University and taught dance while she was a student at Delta State. Judy shared her love for dance by teaching ballet and tap to scores of children through the years. She also taught Business and Typing at West Panola Academy and Kirk Academy. Judy spent many years as a bookkeeper in their family business, Arnold's Furniture. She possessed a keen eye for decorating and design and used this to her advantage through her work at Arnold's and in her own home. A gifted conversationalist, Judy never met a stranger and had the ability to put those in her presence at ease. Judy was of the Methodist faith and her sweet, kind spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Herring officiating.

Survivors include her daughter, Tara Rotenberry of Grenada; son, John Rotenberry of Grenada; brothers, Wesley Arnold(Glenda) of Ellisville and Thomas "Laban" Arnold of Oakland; niece, Leslie Arnold and nephew, Todd Arnold(Alex).

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry Lambert and a brother, Dale Arnold.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).