Rosemary Elaine Lambert

Rosemary was born on July 16, 1948, in Santa Ana, California, to Leo Douglas and Mary Bay Douglas, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Raymond Lambert, whose love she carried with her always.

Rosemary devoted her life to faith, family, and service. She was a proud and loving mother to her children: Timothy (Tammy) Lambert; Kimberly (Kenneth) Moore; Amy (Wayne) Birge; and Melissa (Thomas) Smith. Her greatest joy was being “Mimi” to her grandchildren: Natalie and Caleb Lambert; Mackenzie and Taylor Moore; Madelyne and Nathan Birge; Drew Lambert, Julieann and Samantha Smith. Each of them held a special place in her heart, and she poured her love into every moment she spent with them.

She is also survived by her brother, Leo Douglas Jr.; several cherished nieces and nephews; friends and her beloved Chihuahua, Cappuccino, who was never far from her side.

Rosemary’s life was deeply rooted in her faith, which guided her in all she did. She was a member of the St. Theresa’s Altar Society and cherished the friendships she formed with these amazing women. She especially enjoyed serving alongside them through Autumnfest, Bunco, funeral meals and a host of other parish events.

She held several jobs outside the home, including working at Barton Coliseum and serving as a poll worker for the Pulaski County elections. However, her most cherished work was with children. Rosemary served as Director of After School Care and Summer Care at St. Theresa’s Catholic School, as well as a substitute teacher for 33 years. Above all, she took great pride in her role as a homemaker, creating a warm, welcoming home filled with love.

She was known for her kindness, gentle spirit, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family. Rosemary had a special love for animals and found joy in sewing, baking, and scrapbooking. She treasured quiet moments spent reading or listening to music. When her children were younger, she was heavily involved in Girl Scouts as a leader and also served as an activity leader during the summers at Happy Valley and Camp Storey. She was part of a close-knit Bunco group and deeply cherished the friendships formed there. Her thoughtfulness, compassion, and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 11, at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home on 12th Street in Little Rock, with the Rosary prayed at 5:00 p.m., followed by visitation from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 12, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Though her time with us feels far too short, Rosemary leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and quiet grace that will live on through her family and all whose lives she touched. May she rest in eternal peace, reunited with those who have gone before her, and welcomed home by the Lord she loved so deeply.