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Reva Rosa Lee Lambert


Sunrise: March 7, 1922

Sunset: December 23, 2020
Reva Rose Lee Lambert was born on March 7, 1922, in Norfolk County, Virginia to the late George Myers and Eva Armstrong.  She departed this life on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital.
She was married to Ross Lambert Sr. on May 15, 1944.
Reva accepted the Lord as her Savior and attended Abundant Life Christian Church for over 30 years. She worked at Norfolk, Virginia’s voting pole and was privileged to live to see the first Black President.
Her education came by way of life experiences. She became a Teacher, bypassing all University requirements and standards. It was evident with a little time and resources, there was nothing she could not master. She took pride in sharing her wealth of knowledge with others when there was an opportunity. She understood the benefit of learning from others versus having to experience life first hand. She was a giver to her community, Calvert Square to be specific. On any given day she would take food to her neighbors, friends, or strangers. She helped raise more children than one would believe. Her dealings with people were deep, intimate, and long-lasting. Her interactions were stern, loving, caring, and joyful. She knew the right ingredients to make things that were horrible, better. If there was ever a time she was at a loss, she called out to God with all her might. She would later do the same with her new friends at the Franklin Arm Midrise, where she became a resident.
Reva was faced with many challenges but never wavered. She gave birth to eighteen children. She loved them ALL and often shared that she was good for two more. During those times things were very different and some of her children were separated or sadly passed sometime after birth. She was a three-time cancer survivor. She still managed to encourage others during this chapter in her life. It was her life’s sufferings that gave those she loved a chance to live another day with a new perspective and hope.
She was preceded by her Father George Myers, Mother Eva Edmonds, loving Husband Ross Lambert Sr., Siblings: Joseph Edmonds, Booker T. Edmonds, Margret Richardson, Dennis Edmonds, Sarah Franklin, Addie Mae Smaw, James Peterson, and Luther Edmonds. Her children: James Armstrong, Steven Purnell, Horace Lambert, Doris Lambert, Barbara Lambert, and Diane Hagan. Her special friend Nancy Lattimore.
She is survived by her Siblings: Marie Harvey, Chesapeake, VA, Eva Robinson, Chesapeake, VA, Raymond Edmonds (Betty), Norfolk, VA, and Melvin Edmonds (Rose), Norfolk, VA. Her Children: Eva Lambert, Brooklyn, NY, Bessie Faire Norfolk, VA, Theodore White (Cathy) Chesapeake VA, Carolyn White (John) Norfolk, VA, Sylvia Small (Donnie) Norfolk, VA , Rosita Parker Norfolk, VA and special Daughter-in-law Joyce Armstrong Bassett, VA. Her 36 Grandchildren, 103 Great-grandchildren, 99 Great-great grandchildren, 1 Great-great-great grandchild, a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends. As well as, her special Friend Deloris Jones-Ecklin.
Viewing Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Wednesday, January 6, 2020 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Granby Chapel Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance

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    Barbara Hayes says

    To the family of Ms Reva, I extend my most sincere condolences. I met Ms Reva through my late aunt Ella Gibson when they were friends and residents of the Franklin Arms apts. I found her to be a very sweet person, with a delightful sense of humor. I will always think of her fondly. I pray God will comfort you all during this time of mourning the loss of your beloved. May she rest in heavenly peace.

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    Ebony Cook says

    My Condolences To The Family!!
    I pray that your days ahead, are filled with lots of loving memories to last a lifetime.
    To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord. ??

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    Linda T Brown says

    To my Dear Grandma, we know you have passed but you are still deeply inside all of our hearts. I know you are with us in every step we take, we will never be apart .LOVE your grandchildren from Brooklyn NY Linda,Quandeamia,Tasheema,Diamond,Nevaeh and Deajha

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    Linda T Brown says

    To my Dear Grandma we know you pass but you are still deeply inside all of our hearts. I know you are with us in every step we take, We will never be apart. Love your grandchildren from Brooklyn NY Linda ,Quandeamia,Tasheema,Diamond, Nevaeh and Deajha

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    Eva Lambert says

    My dear mother the time has come to say good bye.But some day we will meet again.We all Love you and will never forget our dear mother. Rest In Peace Love your daughter Eva from Brooklyn NY

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    Bernice White says

    My Condolences with the Family’s you are in our prayers , Strength & Peace unto you Weeping may endure for a day but Joy comes in the Morning. Act24:15. And have hope toward God which they themselves also allow that there shall be a resurrection of the dead both of the just and unjust. Remember Mother Lambert as a Praying powerful woman she would say to u come here I have something to tell u and she would say what she want to say and at the same time I’m praying for and she would pray. Loving her family was a Job well Done but being a server for God was her Life. She will be truely missed . Bernice White & Family

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    Sonya Daniels says

    Mrs Reva,
    You brought so much love, joy,laughter,& and smiles to so many faces and hearts? may God comfort and keep all of the family and love ones during this difficult time.

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    Princess Chase says

    Praying for comfort and strength for all of the family.

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    Edwina Smaw-Roberts says

    To my family I send condolences and pray that God will guide you doing this difficult time. Aunt Reva was a bright light in our family and you will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Family I send my love and prayers.

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      Kareese Roberts says

      Aunt Reva,
      Condolence to our family. We will miss you and we love you always until we meet again.
      Kareese Roberts, Brooklyn Holly and Daryl Holly 3rd

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    Randy Swink says

    Thank you family for a beautiful online time of worship to Him and remembrance of Reva!! We have His assurance that our hearts do not need to be troubled in her passing because of her faith and believe in Jesus. He said if we believe in God, believe in Me and that I go to prepare a place for you such that you maybe with me for eternity. May His peace be seen in you! Thank you again Ted, Tim, and family for this world wide online celebration of her life in Him.

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    Edwin C. Roberts III says

    Sending condolences to my family. Aunt Reva you will be missed dearly.
    Edwin Roberts III, Ashley Roberts, Bailey and Carter Roberts

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    Elisha Cropper says

    Ma Reva…?? im gonna miss you so very much. You ment allot to me and when I got the call it hurt my soul…and im so far away. I remember the last time I seen your we were in church and I was trying to get my life in order. You told me to”SIT UP TALL! AND TELL THE LORD THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING…EVEN WHEN YOU THINK YOU HAVE NOTHING!” And ill never forget that. I love you so much ma Reva!!??? IT WAS A PRIVILEGE OF YOUR PRESENCE. SENDING PRAYERS AND LOVE TO MY FAMILY!

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    Brenda White says

    My Sincere Condolences to the family of Grandma Reva (as that is what I called her),she was such a beautiful person and I really enjoyed being in her presence, she was full of wisdom and did’nt
    mind sharing some of her life experiences i shall always Remember
    that Beautiful Smile, and the Love She Had For Her Family. .I pray that God continues to Bless ALL Of You!!

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    Niasia says

    Grandma
    I really miss our FaceTime calls with you singing ,an popping your gum and saying how beautiful I am .I’m glad I had you in my life . I learn a lot from you over the years. All I have to do is look in the mirror and I see you
    Love you ❤️❤️
    Ni-Asia
    Brooklyn Ny

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    Veronica says

    Much love to the family, I remember Mother Reva (Honoring her as a mother to many) as she encouraged my mom to allow me to have pierced ears. Our family had a few spiritual generational restrictions and Mother Reva had a way of connecting to anyone. God Bless and continue to strengthen You All🙏

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