Pamela Grace Lambert

PAMELA GRACE LAMBERT, of Little Rock, passed away March 27, 2015 at the age of 60. Pam was born July 21, 1954 in Russellville to Tom and Ruby Nell (Kuhn) Grace. A 1972 graduate of Russellville High School and 1976 graduate of Arkansas Tech University, she was a beloved elementary teacher for over 20 years. Known for her creativity and clever wit, Pam enjoyed reading, basket-weaving, sewing, and water-skiing. Pam was admired by those who loved her for her strength, endurance and humor through her long battle with brain cancer and its effects. She suffered in the hope of the Resurrection, knowing her body and mind would one day be made whole again in Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ricky Grace; and her son, Richard "Tripp" Lambert III. Survivors include her daughter, Aubry Smith, husband Brady and their children Breckon, Kian and Eden Grace; son, Jeb Lambert and wife Gladys, who is expecting; son, J. D. Lambert; daughter, Shannon Lambert and Andrew Cowell, and their son Cade "Louie" Cowell. Pam is also survived by her sister, Anita Donnell and husband, Bill. The graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at New Hope Cemetery near Dardanelle with the Rev. Tom Walker officiating, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. A viewing will be from 8:30 until 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Immanuel Baptist Church Chapel in Little Rock, where she was a member, with the Rev. Rick Jaggers officiating, with visitation following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Acts 1:8 Missions Fund at Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.