Joyce Marie Lambert

Joyce Marie Lambert born July 19, 1929, a lifelong resident of Gonzales for over 50 years, passed away on April 4, 2025. She started her journey in Livingston parish where she was active in the pageant industry, Baton Rouge Little Theater, writing & singing songs, Livingston parish fair, and Walker community. She was also an "adoptive" mother to many of the Walker High School girls basketball team who she affectionately called "her girls". However, her biggest love was her family. She was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church where she was a choir member for decades. Joyce was a bright light, had an infectious personality, and was truly loved by everyone she has ever encountered. Born to Leona and George Stevens, Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Allen Lambert of 53 years. She is survived by her sons, Steve Allen (Brenda) and George Allen (Jan); her step sons, Mark, Mike, & Brian Lambert; grandchildren, DeShae Doyle (Chad), Dax Allen (Kaitlyn) and Chase Allen (Katie); great-grandchildren, Kenedi Bullion (Garrett), Alek Falgoust, Ryleigh Allen, Beau Allen, Emerson Allen, Banks Allen & Bishop Allen; step-grandchildren, Ashley, Allison, Roxanne, Rachel (deceased), Chelsea, Dakota Carrier & Ethan Carrier; and a great, great grandchild, Maverick Bullion. A visitation for Joyce will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 9 to 11 AM at Ourso's Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, La. 70737. Funeral service will take place at 11 AM, followed by a committal service at 12 PM at Serenity Oaks Memorial Park, 15304 Hwy 73, Prairieville, La. Pallbearers honored to serve include Dax Allen, Chase Allen, Alek Falgoust, Chad Doyle, Garrett Bullion, and Beau Allen. The family would like to thank Nicole, Tina, Debbie, & Lila her caregivers, and several others from Francois Bend Assisted Living for their kindness & love. May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may the memories of her vibrant, vivacious life bring comfort to all who knew & loved her.