Obituary of Patricia Kay Lambert

Patricia Tootie Kanott Lambert, age 71, of Cherokee NC, passed away at her residence in the Wolftown Community on May 14, 2021 after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Cherokee and member of Acquoni Baptist Church . She is the daughter of the late William H. Kanott and Naomi Jackson. Making the trip by herself to Cleveland, Ohio, she attended and graduated from Cleveland Academy of Professional Secretaries and then worked as a secretary for The Job Corp until she retired. Patricia leaves behind Son, Timmy Ray Smith (Kissi) of Cherokee and Daughter, Kathy Smith of the home. 6 Grandchildren, Kayla Smith (Langston), Raymius Smith (Avery), Jacee Smith, Naomi Smith, Jabrien Smith and Megan Wilnoty. 5 Great-Grandchildren, Carter Rae Smith, Tyrus T. Swimmer, William Jace Smith, Omee Haize Wood and A’kayla Mae Smith. Also surviving are Brothers, Moe Kanott (Chris) and Denny Kanott. Sisters, Rock Burgess, Nancy Wahnetah (Rob) and Brenda Mestas (Anthony). Great Uncle, Simpson Queen. Aunts Barbara Robie (Barry) and Mary Jackson. Special Friend, Mollie Littlejohn. And Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Patricia was also preceded in death by her Brother, Eddie Kanott and Sister, Cookie Wolfe. Sister-In-Law, Frances Kanott. Nephews, Kevin Long and John Burgess. A visitation will be held on May 18, 2021 at Acquoni Baptist Chapel beginning at 11:00am until 1:00pm. A formal funeral service will begin at 1:00pm with Harley Maney and Joe Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Family Cemetery. Pall Bearers will be Mark Littlejohn, Mark Kanott, Ben Stamper, Jeremy Wolfe, Buford Smith, George Burgess, Chad George and James Kanott. Honorary Pall Bearers will be, Jason George, Blaine Wolfe, John Marman and Cade Mintz. Long House Funeral Home Assisted the family with final arrangements.