Freda (Hiser) Lambert passed away on Jan. 30th, at the Rooks County
Health Center in Plainville, KS at the age of 77. She was born on Oct.
3, 1943 in Hominy, OK to the late Grady and Bessie (Smith) Hiser. Her
family moved to Palco, KS when she was a baby. She married Ted L.
Lambert on Feb. 27, 1960 in Plainville. They were blessed with 4
children, Becky, Chris, Mark, and Donna.
In her early years, Freda was a homemaker, raising her own children
and opening her home and heart to many other kids near and far. Freda
was a Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout Den mother, 4-H sewing leader, and
FHA chapter mother. Many Palco High Alumni remember her as the Pep Club
sponsor and Palco Rooster mascot. Following Friday night ballgames,
Freda invited the student body to her house for food and laughter.
Freda enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing cards, and especially
quilting. Her passions were a part of her working days. She worked as
the school custodian in Palco and Damar for 12 years, had a catering
business serving Rooks county and worked at Kern’s Dry Goods. Her love
for quilting and serving the Lord was shared with many people throughout
Rooks County. Freda donated many quilts for various fundraisers and
church organizations. She was a part of the St. Ann’s Sodality of Damar
and taught CCD at St. Ann’s in Zurich.
Freda will always be remembered for her smile and love of dance.
She was known around the Palco community for her role as Minnie Pearl in
the community melodramas and also as the town clown in parades. Freda
was a member of F.C.E and served on the Rooks Co Extension Council, USD
269 school board, and McKenna Advisory Board. One of the many jewels in
her crown was being the first elected female mayor of Palco, KS.
All of this paled in comparison to her greatest joy and pride, her
family. Freda celebrated over 60 years of marriage to Ted and they
loved spending time with their 4 kids and 10 grandkids. Holidays were
always very special with activities that included pulling taffy, fondue,
Easter egg hunts, and lots of card playing.
Freda is survived by her husband Ted Lambert of the home; daughter
Donna (Mike) Raile of Durant, OK; sons Chris (Johnna) Lambert of Palco,
KS and Mark Lambert of Arlington, KS; daughter-in-law Karen Lambert;
sister Gail (Joe) Botinelly; brother Dale (Wilma) Hiser; 9
grandchildren, Zachary (Bryanna) Allsbury, Lauren (Chris) Skov, Marissa
(Kelton) Lambert, Taylor (Maddie) Lambert, Nathan Lambert, Daniel
(Nikki) Lambert, Patrick Lambert, Paige (Landon) Lambert, and Maverick
Raile; 2 great-grandsons, Brandon & Wyatt Lambert; and a
great-granddaughter on the way.
Preceding Freda in death are her daughter, Rebecca Allsbury Nolan;
grandson Brandon Nolan; her parents, Grady and Bessie Hiser; her sister
Bonnie Hiser Bain; and 2 brothers, Marvin and Roy Hiser.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 3,
2021 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville starting at 10
AM. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 PM until 8 PM with a Vigil and
Rosary starting at 7 PM at the Funeral Home in Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center or the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease
Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences
can be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.