Imogene Lambert – Benton formerly of Christopher

Imogene Lambert, 93, passed away from this earth to heaven on February 18, 2018 at her home at Fifth Seasons Assisted Living.

She was born on January 19, 1925 in Valier to Ethel (Brayfield) Bradley and Earl G. Bradley. She met and married Charles M. Lambert, the love of her life for 73 years and he survives.

To this union two sons were born Alan Lambert (Deceased 1992) and Brad (Kathy) Lambert of St. Charles, MO. In addition to her son, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and one brother.

Other survivors are two grandsons Dylan (Autumn) Lambert of O’Fallon, MO and Ryan (Kate) Cavanaugh of Grayslake, IL and three great grandson Owen, Finn and Jack. One brother Bill (Rita) Bradley of Eufaula, OK and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a graduate of Christopher High School and made a career as a clerk and checker for both Kroger and Sanitary market. She and Charles were active members of the Christopher First Baptist Church for 20 years before moving their memberships to Valier First Baptist Church where they still serve.

Services will be conducted by Brother Harl Ray Lewis and assisted by Pastor Kevin Bradley.  Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with the funeral at 1:00 PM.  Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959 or to the Valier First Baptist Church.

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