Mary Pyron Lambert, 94, of Savannah, Tennessee, was born March 21, 1931, in
Counce, Tennessee, and departed this life on August 9, 2025, in Haleyville, Alabama.
She was the second child of Owen and Emma Fields Pyron.
Mary graduated from Shiloh High School in 1949 and married Herman Lambert, on April
15, 1950. In the fall of 1953, Mary and Herman moved “across the river” to make their
home in Walkertown. She was a devoted member of Barnhill Methodist Church, where
she faithfully served in many capacities, and was honored to be its oldest member.
A gifted seamstress, Mary could create anything from doll clothes to ballet costumes for
the Birmingham Ballet. Later, she worked for more than 20 years in the fabric
department at Wal-Mart, where she shared her knowledge of fabrics, patterns, and
sewing techniques with countless customers.
Mary was the true embodiment of a farmer’s wife—always ready with hot meals
delivered to the river bottom, Pickwick, or wherever Herman and Gerry were in the field.
She filled her shelves and freezer with home-grown vegetables, jams, and jellies to help
provide for her family. She loved nature—especially, flowers, birds, and the brilliant
colors of fall leaves.
Nancy and Gerry are forever grateful for their mother’s sacrifices for them, and for the
love, character, and work ethic she modeled and instilled in their lives.
The visitation will be held Tuesday August 12, 2025 from 5:00PM – 8:00PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors (450 Church Street, Savannah, TN. 38372). Funeral service will be Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 3:00PM at Pisgah United Methodist Church (220 Childers Hill Drive, Shiloh, TN. 38376), with visitation at the church from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the church. Burial to follow in Pisgah Cemetery.
The family will hold a Gathering and Friends at Haleyville Methodist Church to be announced at a later date. If will be posted on the Haleyville Methodist Church Facebook page when date is announced.
She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Scottie) Defoor of Haleyville, AL; son Gerry
Lambert of Savannah, TN; granddaughter Jennifer (Tony) Brewer of Hamilton, AL; and
great-grandson Lance Cagle of Hamilton, AL, who could always bring the biggest smile
to her face. She is also survived by sisters Linda Wilkerson of Adamsville, TN and Fay
(Wayne) Jamerson of Adamsville, TN; sister-in-law Thelma Lambert Tucker of Corinth,
MS; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Herman Lambert; parents
Owen and Emma Pyron; brother Paul Pyron; sisters Gwen Easley and Martha
Armstrong; and infant siblings.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Tanya Hood and Sarah
Markham of Amedisys Hospice and her sitter Elizabeth Campbell. Your care,
compassion, and love have been a blessing to all of us.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
Pisgah Methodist Church, c/o Peggy Johnson, 1290 Hill Drive, Counce, TN 38326
or
Haleyville Methodist Church Helping Hand Fund, 2207 9 th Avenue, Haleyville, AL
35565.
