Ethel Lambert Brinkley, 85, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2024.
She was born on Feb. 9, 1939, in Seneca Rocks to the late Otis and Gladys (Harper) Lambert.
Mrs. Brinkley was a cherished daughter, a devoted mother, and a beloved member of her community.
She dedicated much of her career as a procurement agent for the District of Columbia Public School District, where she earned the admiration and respect of her colleagues for her professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment. After a well-deserved retirement, she continued to touch lives through her passionate volunteer work with the Special Olympics and The Arc of Maryland. Her generosity of spirit and genuine care for others left a lasting impact on countless individuals and families.
In her leisure time, she found joy in simple pleasures, especially watching her favorite game shows, a tradition she loved sharing with family and friends. Her loved ones will always remember her as an exceptionally caring and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth, kindness, and gentle nature touched everyone she met.
Surviving are her loving children, Cathy Randolph and husband, Ed, Carol Brinkley, and Larry Brinkley. She also leaves behind a legacy of love in her 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her dear siblings, Mona Kisamore, Betty Spradling, Jonny Lambert, Eddie Lambert, and Carl Lambert.
She was also preceded in death by a beloved son, Kenneth Brinkley; and siblings, Katie Smith, Keith Lambert, Harper Lambert, Donna Goins, and Irene Gray.
A celebration of her life will be held at noon Sept. 14, in the R.T. Foard Funeral Home, located at 111 South Queen Street in Rising Sun, Maryland. The family will begin receiving friends at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the R.T. Foard Life Event Center.
