Nancy Lynn Lambert

Nancy Lynn Lambert, 69, of Bradley, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her home. Nancy was born on May 15, 1955, the daughter of James L. and Ruth L. (Karns) Burton in Kankakee, IL. Her first husband was Gary Francis Silsbee. Nancy’s second husband was Roy Lambert who she married on December 29, 1989, in Bradley. IL. Nancy retired from the United States Postal Service in Kankakee in 2003. She was a PHI Theta Kappa, a member of the American Postal Workers Union, and a member of the National Honors Society. Nancy is survived by and proud mother of her 3 children, James M. (Jessica)Burton, Sarah R. Hill (Garrick), Rachel L. Lambert (Michael Hopson); sister, Donna (Roger) Helgeson; brother, Randy Burton; 9 grandchildren, Lauretta Hopson, Oaklee Burton, Kinsley Burton, Ayden Burton, Haylie Burton, Keegan Hill, Leilani Nickell, Quinton Nickell, Ryan Hill; many nieces and nephews; best friend, Joanne Vazquez. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lambert; parents; grandparents (maternal and paternal); sister, Joan (Joni) L. Helgeson; brother, James (Jimmy) A. Burton; grandson, Coleton P. Burton. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 1 pm to 4 pm at Recreation Station, 770 E. Franklin St., Bradley, IL.