Wilma Lambert, age 82, of Cherokee, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of her family. A native of Cherokee, she was the cherished daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Lambert and Nola Griffin Lambert.
She attended the Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church in the Big Cove Community, where she found joy, comfort, and fellowship.
For the past four years, Wilma was lovingly cared for by her devoted sister, Vivian Downs, and her nieces Linda English, Sandra Burrell, and Brenda McCrackin, who ensured her final years were filled with warmth, dignity, and love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved sisters, Catheleen Lambert, Lois McMahan, and Jean Hughes; her brother, Huey Lambert; as well as several dear cousins and extended family who meant so much to her throughout her life.
Wilma is survived by her sister, Vivian Downs (Lee Roy) of Franklin; nephews, Jeff Downs (Kim) of Franklin, Tommy Hughes (Sandy) of Franklin; nieces, Angie Vaughn (David) of Franklin, Linda English (Louis) of Clayton, Sandra Burrell of Clayton, Brenda McCrackin (Joe) of Clayton; and several cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, as well as great-great nieces and nephews, along with close friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Roberta French and Ricky Brewer will officiate with the burial at the Birdtown Cemetery, where Wilma will be laid to rest among her loved ones.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Carigan Burrell, Dillon Burrell, Justin McCrackin, Tommy Young, Jeremy Young, and David Vaughn
Though Wilma’s presence will be deeply missed, her legacy of love will live on in the hearts of her family and all who were fortunate to know her.