Barbara S Lambert

Barbara Sue (Black) Lambert, passed away at the age of 71 on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and breast cancer. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Paul Raymond Black and Loretta Margaret Hostetler, and a brother, Larry Ray Black. Barbara is survived by her husband of over 53 years, Keith Lambert; two sons: John (Cynthia) of Orlando, Florida and Joey (Jessica) of Ionia, Michigan; and a grandson Brayden of Knoxville, Tennessee. She also leaves behind many beloved cousins, in-laws, nieces/nephews, and countless friends who will miss her dearly. Barbara was born on July 10, 1954, on Barksdale AFB in Bossier City, Louisiana and spent her childhood on various Air Force bases around the southern U.S until her family finally settled in Savannah, Georgia, a city that she cherished. After being married a few years, Barbara and family relocated to Middletown, Ohio. She and Keith moved to Orlando in 1999. Barbara was widely known for her kindness and generosity. When Keith met Barbara, her mother laughed and told him that her daughter knew no strangers. Barbara lived this way her entire life. She would talk to anyone she met. If she saw someone in pain, she would comfort them despite not even knowing their name. She waved to children and never failed to greet others she met. Barbara spent most of her life in the role of mother and homemaker. She worked for almost 10 years in the HR department at Hertz Rental Cars. But if you asked her about her career, you would know that Barbara was a life-long student of the Bible. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she drew encouragement from her spiritual journey. She dedicated her life to helping others develop a love for God and have hope in a world that was often anything but positive. She was baptized on July 14, 1967, and spent her whole life in her ministry work, including serving for almost two decades in a full-time ministry role, and many years in special service at the Orlando International Airport. Barbara was an avid reader and loved playing word-based board games that required a quick wit, especially Scrabble – where she would inevitably beat everyone with a playful glint in her beautiful blue eyes. She possessed an exceptional vocabulary and used this to her advantage at every opportunity. She opened her home to anyone who wanted to visit and was known for putting others before herself regularly. Every day was story time, and every bookshelf was full to the brim with books. She read to her boys and grandson at every opportunity and in her final months she would ask to be read to. This would calm her and make her smile. Barbara’s love for her husband, boys, and grandson can best be summed up in her own words, repeated so often they are forever etched in their brains, “I love you with ALL MY HEART!” A memorial service for Barbara will be held Saturday, December 13th at 2:30pm. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 4133 Redditt Rd, Orlando, FL 32822 For friends and family who are out of town, a Zoom link is available for remote viewing. Please email ourlambertfam@gmail.com and it will be provided to you.

Barbara S Lambert

July 10, 1954 - November 24, 2025