Norma Blankenship Lambert, 82, of Shelby, NC passed away April 3, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born in Cleveland County to the late Robert and Irene Deviney Blankenship.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Lambert and a son, Wayne Wilkie. Norma is survived by a son, Alan Wilkie (Beth) of Shelby, and sister, Evelyn McCracken (Dennis), of Shelby. She also leaves behind loving nieces, April Leonard, Ashley Garrison, both of Shelby, and her dear friends, Brenda and Larry Hannon of Grover. Norma was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby, NC.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.