Connie Darlene Lambert

May 1, 1947 - October 26, 2020

Connie Darlene Lambert, 73, of Strasburg, VA, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 26, 2020. Connie was born on May 1, 1947 to the late Charles Jackson and Gladys Louise (Hagy) Lambert. In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by one brother, Jackie Lambert; and a daughter-in-law, Debra Allen. Connie lived much of her life in the Bristol, VA area as well as Maryland and Northern VA. Prior to retirement, Connie was employed by the Census Bureau. Following her retirement, she selflessly and lovingly dedicated herself to caring for her children, grandchildren and many others in between. Her family was her passion and her true calling in life was as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, word-searching, sewing and crafts of all kinds. She loved to watch cooking shows, crime dramas, Lifetime movies and her beloved Redskins football. Survivors include one sister, Brenda Albro of Mechanicsville, MD as well as her pride and joy - five children, Randy Allen of Palm Bay, FL, Stacy Allen and wife, Christina of Toms Brook, VA, Susan Allen of Strasburg, VA, Amanda Sargent and husband, Nathan of Abingdon, VA, and Christopher Allen of Palm Bay, FL; twenty grandchildren: Brittani Wallace and husband, Kyle, Tyler Allen, Christopher Athey, Zachary Allen and wife, Summer, Joshua Allen, Jackson Allen, Brandon Allen, Faith Athey, Alaina Allen, Morgan Herr and husband, Jake, Isaac Sargent, Dylan Allen, Bryson Sargent, Ryleigh Allen, Madalyn Allen, Chase Allen, Landon Sargent, Aubree Allen, Sadie Sargent and Jaxon Allen; six great-grandchildren, Landon Athey, Lucas Athey, Charlotte Allen, Everleigh Allen, Mason Allen and Emmarie Herr. The family would like to extend their warmest heartfelt gratitude to the Blue Ridge Hospice team as well as Christina Allen and Faith Athey for the loving care provided during the final months of Connie’s life. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Sunday November 1, 2020 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee Street, Bristol, VA 24201. Funeral Services be conducted at 2:00 p.m. with pastor Dwayne Dillard officiating. Committal Services and Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA. Pallbearers will be Randy Allen, Stacy Allen, Christopher Allen, Zachary Allen, Nathan Sargent and family & friends. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mrs. Lambert and her family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. Phone: (276) 669-6141.