Mabel Lambert Obituary
Mabel Elice Lambert, 88, of Buchanan, went home to be with her Lord Monday, January 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newton Earl Desler and Hattie Igene Booze Desler, and her husband, Thomas Edward Lambert, Sr.
Many folks knew Elice from her work as Cashier at the IGA in Buchanan and at Walmart in Bonsack. She was a faithful believer in Christ. And many people were blessed by her cooking and baking including her wonderful coconut cakes.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Mike (Sheila), and Ricky (Sharon) Thompson; daughter, Kathy (Franklin) Williams; step-daughter, Vicki Stewart; grandchildren, Shawn and Christine Thompson, Chrissy and Mark Deacon, John and Daniel Williams; and step-grandson, Neal Stewart.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11 am in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with Pastor Darren Meadows officiating. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. Interment will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
14920 Lee Highway PO Box 1145, Buchanan, VA 24066
People and places connected with Mabel
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Mabel Lambert
Make a Donation
in Mabel Lambert's name
How to support Mabel's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Mabel Lambert's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
