Mary Jo Anderson Lambert went to meet her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2025. She
was born on September 29, 1933, to parents Loyce and Josie McMaster Anderson of
Prescott, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carol, their son, Phillip ("Phil"), her parents
Loyce and Josie Anderson, and grandparents.
Mary Jo is survived by her daughter, Anita "Beth" Jameson (Larry) of Sherwood; her
son Richard "Ricky" Lambert (Carol) of Benton; her daughter-in-law, Maria Lambert of
Alexander; her 8 cherished grandchildren, 1 O great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-
grandchildren.
Mary Jo met the love of her life, Carol Lambert, while in school in Prescott, AR. At the
time of Carols death, they were 1 ½ months short of being married 60 years. They raised 3
wonderful children. Mary Jo dearly loved all her children, grandchildren, and great-
grandchildren, and could talk for hours about any of them to anyone willing to listen.
She spent many of her earlier years going to horse shows with her husband and
children. She loved to sew for family and friends and put a lot of love into making quilts,
shirts, dresses, majorette uniforms, and even Beth's wedding dress.
Mary Jo loved going on trips and going out to eat with friends or family. She was also
always up for a good shopping trip or playing games with friends, sharing many laughs and fun
along the way.
Mary Jo retired from working as a clerk at the VA Hospital, then went to work at the
Saline County Prosecuting Attorney's office, and then later went to work as a hostess at
Everett Buick GMC. She never met a challenge too great, even taking college classes at UALR
in 1990. Mary Jo never met a stranger and loved visiting with people. Mary Jo was a
longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Benton, where she enjoyed singing as part of the
Morning Glories.
The family would like to thank Brittany Knowles with Hospice Home Care of Arkansas
for the care given.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the donor's choice.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, October 20, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas, 72015.
Services have been entrusted to Smith Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook:
www.SmithFamilyCares.com
