Kyoko "Kay" I. (Imori) Lambert

KYOKO “KAY” I. LAMBERT

Kyoko “Kay” I. Lambert, 93, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on April 23, 2025.  On February10, 1932, she was born to Masa Imori and Taka Suzuki in Japan.  Kay worked for Sather’s Manufacturing Company before she retired.  She loved dogs and eating at Cracker Barrell.  Kay enjoyed coloring, puzzle books, flowers, sewing and knitting.

Kay is preceded in death by her father, Masa Imori; mother, Taka Suzuki; and husband Billy Joe Lambert.

Left to cherish her memories are her son, Johnny (Hiromi) Imori; daughter, Elaine (Leroy) Garner; grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Smith, Matt Smith, Cody Garner, Leah (Kendall) Ray; great grandchildren, Riley Smith, Layne Smith, Kelden Smith, Elijah Ray, Dovie Ray; several other family members and special friends.

Visitation is on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Webb officiating.

Kay will be laid to rest on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens immediately following the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Riley Smith, Christopher Smith, Matt Smith, Leroy Garner, Kendall Ray and Kelden Smith.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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