Rita Mae Melancon Lambert

Rita Mae Melancon Lambert passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:40 a.m. She was born on June 29, 1924 and was 91 years old. She leaves behind her 7 children and their spouses: Vera and Murphy Poche, Edward “Bud” and Priscilla Lambert, Dennis and Joy Lambert, David and Debbie Lambert, Jhan and Kathy Lambert, Donna and Felix Hebert, and her precious baby, Timothy “Tim” Lambert. She is survived by a sister, Gladys “Gedie” Crowe and a brother: Dudley Melancon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Ned” Lambert and her 2 grandsons, Paul and Justin Lambert. She will be greatly missed by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank St. James Parish Hospital staff, Dr. Vellanki, and NP Chad, and St. Joseph Hospice for the great care their mother received. A visitation will be held on March 18, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, LA followed by a Memorial Mass. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com