Joyce Lambert

Miss Joyce passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Earl M. Lambert, married on June 29, 1947, they celebrated 61 years together before his passing. Loving mother of Earl M. Lambert II (Susan) of Houston, TX; Betty Lambert Tallo (Vincent O.) of Baton Rouge; Robert (Bobby) L. Lambert (Susie) of Metairie; Carol Lambert-LaNasa (Jimmy) of Metairie; and William (Billy) D. Lambert (CeCe) of Ponchatoula. Also survived by her sisters, Hazel Scurry and Sara Criswell; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Proceeded in death by her parents, Clarence Cook Butler and Mary Lee Hammons; three brothers: “Baby Ray”, James E. Butler, and Clarence “Cavit” Butler; granddaughter Amy Kathryn Tallo; and granddaughter-in-law Katie P. Lambert (Adam).

Joyce was born and raised in Choudrant, La. as a simple country girl, finished high school in Gonzales, Fl., and followed her calling at Southern Baptist Hospital’s Mather School of Nursing from 1944 - 1947. She met Earl on a blind date and was engaged in three weeks. Together they lived the post-war American dream, building a succession of houses for their growing family and finally retiring in Ponchatoula, La.

Always a soft-spoken, kind lady, Joyce’s priority was always her family; she ended many of her prayers with: “thank you for this family.” Joyce relished her work in nursing, always appreciating the time she spent serving others and the opportunity to be someone in addition to “Mom.” In the end Miss Joyce said: “I’ve lived a good life with no regrets.”

The family will hold a private graveside service and at a later time host a celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Louisiana Special Olympics.