Bernice is survived by:
One daughter: Kathleen Hamma and husband Scott of Davenport, Iowa
One son: James Michael Lambert of Arkoma, Oklahoma
Two sisters: Teresa Pearrow of Arkoma, Oklahoma and Josephine Curtis of Centerville, Iowa
Six grandchildren
16 great-grandchildren
Numerous other relatives and a host of friends
Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Lambert; three sisters, Bethel Spies, Ann Adams, and Velma Houser; and two brothers, Joseph Columbus and Richard Columbus.
Bernice was a long-time resident of Arkoma, a homemaker, and a retired seamstress. She loved to make quilts for her family and friends. Bernice also loved to cook, bake and care for her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma.
To view Mrs. Lambert’s online guestbook, www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com