Janet Simmons Lambert, 77, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Charlottesville.

She was born in Franklin, WV on August 22, 1941 to the late Olin and Catherine Sponaugle Simmons.

Janet was a 1959 graduate of Franklin High School. She retired from Waynesboro High School as manager of the cafeteria. She was a member of the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, Smith Creek Church of the Brethren and the Smith Creek Ladies Aid.

Janet was known for her love for cooking, sewing, and cake decorating and always had a kind smile for everyone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Thomas Woods.

She is survived by –

Her loving husband of 60 years, Charles Lambert

Children –

Mike Lambert, Lori Woods and Bernie Lambert

Grandchildren –

Jennifer Kite, Justin Lambert and Valerie Woods

Great grandchildren –

Declan Lambert and Charlie Sue Kite

Two sisters –

Hester (Gayle) Judy, Joie (Phillip) Nelson and Bettie (Rex) Leonard

One brother –

Jeff Simmons

And numerous other loving family members and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, 619 Lifecore Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 27 at Kimble Funeral Home, 80 South Main Street, Franklin, WV where a funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in the Moyers Cemetery, Smith Creek Road, Franklin.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and doctors at Augusta Health and the Hope Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 364 Bridge Avenue, Bridgewater, VA  22980-6013 or Smith Creek Church of the Brethren, c/o Sandra Vandevander, P. O. Box 73, Franklin, WV  26807.

Family and friends may share their condolences at www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com or www.kimblefuneralhome.com