Martha Isom Lambert

On April 17, 2013, our community lost an amazing mother, a wonderful woman, and a sincere friend. Martha Isom Lambert was born in Corinth, Mississippi, on July 25, 1928. She was a lifetime member of the Iuka Church of Christ where she was loved by all the members. She married the love of her life, Bob Lambert, in May of 1956. She began her life with Bob in Belmont where they managed the Lambert Appliance Company. In 1957, Martha and Bob moved to Iuka where Bob became the administrator of the Iuka Hospital. During her life here in Iuka she made many dear friends. While in Iuka, Martha and Bob had their first child, Lisa, and twelve years later they had their son, Robert. Unfortunately, in 1981, Martha was widowed. She always made the most of life, living life to its fullest. Her contagious laughter and beautiful smile always brightened the room. "Grandy" will be especially missed by her grandchildren, Samantha, Bryant, Rebekah, and Kyler.

Martha Isom Lambert, 84, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Southern Magnolia Estates in Iuka. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Iuka Church of Christ. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Iuka Church of Christ, officiated by Lance Foster and Brad Dillingham. Interment will follow in Belmont City Cemetery. Pallbearers include Capt. Jerome Hodge, Greg Enlow, Dr. Jim Perkins, Dwight Pharr, Billy Rainey, and Rick Owens. Honorary Pallbearers include Coy Daily, Bob Wimbish, Clifford Rast, Cotton Wade, Dr. Dean Draper, Dr. Bobby King, Dr. Al Flannery, Mikey Shea, and Johnny Biggs. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements.

Survivors include a son, Robert E. Lambert, II (Cynthia) and their children, Samantha, Rebekah, Bryant and Kyler.

She is also survived by a daughter, Lisa Lambert Nunley (Scott) and their children, Scott Nunley, II (Michelle), Ken Nunley (Jeana), and their grandsons, Garrett Nunley (Carly) and Alex Nunley.

Additionally, she is survived by her twin sister, Mary Isom Presson (Everett); two special sisters-in-law, Mildred Isom and Jean Lambert Grissom; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. “Bob” Lambert; her parents, Byrd Bryant and Lillie Paysinger Isom; six brothers, Leon Isom (Girneal), Burt Isom (Mildred), Clyde Isom (Ruby), Will Isom, Howard Isom, and Frank Isom (JoAnn).

The family offers special thanks to the staff of Southern Magnolia Estates and Legacy Hospice, who became a part of our extended family.