Debra Kay "Debi Kay" Lambert

Debi Kay Lambert, 71, of Cherokee, AL passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1954, at home in Akron, Ohio, to Charlie & Christine Jones.

She was married to her beloved husband, Gene “Candyman” Lambert, for 44 years—until death parted them on January 7, 2022.

Debi Kay loved Pop, her family, and her friends. She helped so many of us in so many ways—always there when you needed her, always ready to lend a hand or a listening ear. She had a strong spirit and a no-nonsense way about her, but she also had a kind and loving heart.

She enjoyed a good cup or 10 of coffee, sewing, crocheting, trips to the drag strip with Pop, visiting with family members, and staying involved in whatever her kids and grandkids were doing. She was proud of her family.

Life wasn’t always perfect, but she said it was truly wonderful.

It’s the end of an era, but those closest to her will carry the echoes of the love she gave us into the next chapter of our lives.

Farewell to our precious Mama, Gran—our Debi Kay. With love always, your “Roundhouse Gang” 

Joe & Venus Lambert 

BJ Lambert & Amber Boyles 

Lexie, Jakob, & Rhett 

Cody & Morgan Lambert 

Rylan, Caledon, Chanley, Cohen & Silas 

Ricky & Jodi Vandiver 

Weston & Eli 

Justin & Daisy Lambert 

Charlene & Kyle

Services are entrusted to Cutshall Funeral Home, Iuka, MS. 

Visitation at Cutshall: 

Thursday, May 15, 5–8 PM 

Friday, May 16, 1–2 PM, with the funeral following at 2 PM in the chapel with Rick Dunn officiating. 

Interment in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Pallbearers: 

Ricky Vandiver 

Justin Lambert 

Jakob Lambert 

Matt Stanfield 

Michael Dooley 

Casey Lambert 

Tony Jones 

Charlie Jones

Honorary Pallbearers: 

Rhett Guyton 

Weston & Eli Vandiver 

Kyle Lambert 

Rylan, Caledon, Cohen & Silas Lambert 

Michael Paul Stanfield 

All of Debi & Gene’s nephews

Honorary Flower Girls: 

Lexie Lambert

Charlene Lambert

Chanley Lambert

Memorials may be made in cash to Tishomingo Community Living Center Activity Fund, Iuka, MS, or can be given to a family member for delivery to TCLC.