Obituary for Lillie Joan Spence Lambert
Lillie Joan Spence Lambert, 75, of Dublin died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pulaski on June 4, 1945 and was the daughter of the late James Arnold Spence, Sr. and Evelyn Irene Quesenberry Spence. She was also preceded in death by siblings Joyce Nelson, James Spence, Jr. (Buddy), William Spence (Rabbit), Robert Spence (Tittle), Roy Spence (Poochie), and Lena Spence Southington (Button), and by many nieces and nephews.
Survived by sons- Leonard Dunford (Bo) and Samuel Nixon III; daughters- Jann Dunford, Tina Nixon, and Samantha Travis; grandson- David Dunford; granddaughter- Kimberly Horst;
Grandchildren-in-law- Tallis Horst and Lakean Nixon.
Great grandchildren – Kayla Dunford, Xitlali Gomez, Gwyn Burkett, Christian Travis, Gideon Burkett, Nicholas Travis, Andon Burkett, Aiden Burkett, Abbi Perez, and Bently Travis
and special great grandchildren- Deborah, Hanna and Raylan Dameon; Great grandson-in-law- Edwin Cruz; great great grandson-Jesus Andres Cruz.
Many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Her special friend – Karen Barger
And her kitty – Oliver.
Lillie loved to dance, do puzzles, play Bingo and Mario Bros. She dedicated her life to the Lord and her family.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Dublin Baptist Church on Wednesday February 3rd at 4 pm.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
February 3, 2021 @ 11:05 am
So sorry for the loss of Lillie. I knew her from the garment industry
February 3, 2021 @ 2:50 pm
I surely will miss seeing Ms Lillie sitting down front at church. She would be smiling and rocking to the music praising her Lord. Now she’s with Jesus singing with the Angels. I will miss her.
February 6, 2021 @ 12:33 pm
Jann & family , prayers for you all. I have missed seeing Joan at church. Will think of her from Sunday School class & her sitting up front. I know she really enjoyed coming to church.
February 17, 2021 @ 4:07 am
Me and my x wife lived above her in pulaski gosh time flys by she was a happy soul she will definitely be missed