Funeral services for Sandra Louise Lambertson Mason, age 75, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted Friday, January 17 at 11 AM at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Ann Hatcher officiating.Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Mason passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 12, 2014 at Lincoln Care Center.
Mrs. Mason was born on October 17, 1938 in Wellsville, New York, the daughter of the late Dorothy Nye Lambertson and George Farrington Lambertson. She was the beloved wife of William Clarence Mason, former attorney and Mayor of Fayetteville, who passed away May, 1990.
She is survived by her twin sister Sally Nye Lambertson Phillips (Ronald/Buddy), brother-in-law Mike (Sheri) Mason, nephew Ron (Laura) Phillips, nieces Jean P. Netherland, Allison (Jeff) Thrower, Lisa (Todd) Cobern, Laurie (Devin) Lowrance, Claire Mason, nephew Lee (Brenda) Mason and many great nieces and nephews.
Her father’s naval career resulted in Sandra and her family living in several locations before coming to Fayetteville, TN, in January 1952. She graduated from Central High School in 1956 and received a B.S. Degree from George Peabody College for Teachers in 1960. Sandra was a high school teacher in Nashville and Augusta, GA. She taught English at Central High School in 1964-1965. Sandra was the sponsor of Tiger Tales, the high school’s newspaper that she helped to start in 1955. She was a realtor and a businesswoman.
Sandra was a member of the First United Methodist Church and past member of the Alpha Kappa Club. She loved to garden and entertain in her home. Through the years her home was a haven for rescue cats, Cassie, Charmin, Little Bit and Kit.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday January 16, from 5-8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Lincoln County, PO Box 37, Fayetteville, TN 37334; Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 200 N. Elk Avenue, Fayetteville, TN 37334, the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library, 306 N. Elk Avenue, Fayetteville, TN, 37334, NAMI-TN, 1101 Kermit Drive, Nashville, TN 37217 or the Alpha Kappa Scholarship Fund, 150 Providence Rd, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Sally, I am so sorry for your loss. I understand so well of what it is to lose your twin. You both had such a wonderful sparkling smile. I am sure that Sandra is looking down on you smiling in a way to let you know she is with her Lord and that she wants you to know she is OK. One day you and she and all those that we love will be together again. That is a promise that God gave us. There is nothing like being a twin. From Birth till today. You both shared things that no one could understand. It was a Twin thing. Your children were like hers and You would smile knowing that. From grade school to High School to the day of your weddings and then your children and grandchildren she loved as you did. But today the Lord called her home. Today she saw the face of GOD. No words can take the pain and loss away. But God’s Promise can make it soft. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you. Merton A. Phillips
My love and prayers to all of you.
Janie
Sending our deepest sympathy. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God mend your broken hearts.
In Christian Love,
Tim & Dora Barnes
Sally,
So sorry to learn of Sandra’s passing. I have wonderful memories of our school days. Hopefully, your beautiful memories and God will help carry you through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Peggy G. Bevels
May prayers comfort you at this time, and the wonderful memories of Sandra fill your heart. Sandra touched many lives and today she is at peace.
I was so saddened to hear about Sandra’s passing but was comforted in knowing that her passing was peaceful. Many hearts are touched by one special life. May her family and friends find comfort in cherished memories they shared together. Love, Clarine
My dear cousin will be greatly missed. I especially treasure memories of the various years Sandra, along with Sally attended Belmont Central School in NY State with me. Aunt Dorothy Lambertson and her girls always came to live with our grandparents while their dad was out to sea for a lengthy period. Those were special times in my life.
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Mason’s passing away. She was such a sweet lady and I treasure the friendship she and I shared. She was always so sweet to me at the law firm. God bless you, Janice and Brent Gregory