Ellodene Lamberton

Mrs. Ellodene Dennis Lamberton went to be with her Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, November 21, 2025 while in her home in the company of her sons and grandson. Ellodene was born on January 5, 1930 to George and Dorothy Dennis of West Clarksville, NY.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Perry Lamberton, and by their daughter, Natalie. Also by her four brothers Robert, George, Manley, and Ronald.

She is survived by her three sons Michael (Kay), Kelly, and Brad Lamberton and by her siblings Betty Dunshie, Sharon (Melvyn “Butch”) Robinson and James Dennis. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren: Jason Lamberton (Christine), Natalie Lamberton (Andy Hall), Jamie Carroll-Kilic (Alper), Mackenzie Lamberton, Dana Lamberton, and Trevor Lamberton and by 5 great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Noah, Bentley, Tyson, and Sophie.

A special thanks to Ms. Tammy Wilkerson for her loving support of Ms. Ellodene and the Lamberton family during this difficult time.

Ms. Ellodene was a member of the class of 1947 at Richburg Central School. She then briefly attended Rochester Business School. She moved to Lumberton, NC with her husband and sons in 1968, after which she spent her career as a Legal Secretary.

Ms. Ellodene was a lovely lady whose primary focus in life was always to put her family before herself. She was happiest when surrounded by her sons and other family members, sharing time, food, and stories together. Her delightful laugh and beaming smile would brighten up any group of which she was a part.

After moving to Lumberton she and her husband Perry took up the sport of golf, which had a lasting impression on her children and grandchildren who still enjoy the sport today. She and Perry enjoyed many travels in their time, including several cruises and for many years an annual trip to their home state of New York where they would spend time in their cabin with their family and friends.

She was skilled at quilting, crocheting, painting, canning, and baking. She enjoyed a nightly manhattan, a favorite of the Lamberton family, and playing her children and grandchildren in a game of cribbage (occasionally letting them win, but more often skunking them). She enjoyed spending time at the beach soaking up the sun and reading a good book, but especially sharing stories and time with her family at the end of the day.

A family friend says “It’s a sad event of course. But boy she ran the marathon, stayed healthy. She the nicest lady but was tough too and that really paid off in the long end.”

Ms. Ellodene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Red Springs, where friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Thursday, December 4 at 2:00PM. A private family burial will take place in her hometown of West Clarksville, NY at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Clara McLean House (located at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital) in memory of Ellodene Lamberton. Donations can be made through the following link:

https://www.firsthealth.org/foundation-of-firsthealth/caring-for-people-funds/clara-mclean-house/