Elizabeth Jeanette Lamberth

Elizabeth Jeanette Lamberth, 82, of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to the late Court Prentiss and Maude Elizabeth Davis on July 23, 1937 in Brinkley, Arkansas.

Jeanette lived all of her adult life residing in Jonesboro and was a lifetime member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church where she served on the vestry and was a long time member of the choir. She was a 1955 Jonesboro High school graduate. Jeanette worked in the registrar’s office at Arkansas State University for many years and was a very proud supporter of the Indians! She later had the opportunity to be one of the very first employees hired at the George W Jackson Mental Health Center where she continued her career, holding several positions during her tenure. In her last couple years with the mental health center, Jeanette traveled the state presenting the public with education on rape crisis, and rape prevention holding the title of Consultation Education Director. Jeanette ended her full time working career as a successful insurance agent for AETNA.

In her spare time, she loved to dance. The family spent weekends camping, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. Jeanette volunteered for many years in the special Olympics and was honored to serve on the board of the Arkansas State Special Olympics for Area 7. Most of all, Jeanette loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Jeanette is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Duke Lamberth; son, Danny Lee Lamberth; and loving companion we affectionately called Pryor.

Jeanette is survived by her son, Dean (Toots) Lamberth of Jonesboro; daughter, Janet Lynn (Robert) Ortman of Jonesboro; brother, C.P. Davis of Stillwater, Oklahoma; sister, Paula Beard of Mayflower; grandchildren, Stephanie Lamberth of Little Rock, Lori (Adam) Alpe of Jonesboro, Lacey A. Baugh of Jonesboro, and Blane A. Baugh of Jonesboro; and three great grandchildren.

The family will be hosting a Celebration of life at 4pm Sunday, March 8, 2020 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. There will be a short memorial service and dedication of the ashes followed by fellowship afterwards.