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Name: Dr. Ardrea Lambeth-Smith
Date: June 19, 1959 - March 31, 2026
Biography
City of birth: Shawnee, OK
Mother: Mary Mildred Steele
Father: Ardrus Vernon Lambeth Jr.
Sons: Ardrom P. Smith, Rommie L. Smith Jr.,Dreaomm L.A. Smith, Theven Brice Smith
Education: Choctaw High School/Nova Southeastern University
Occupation: Educator/Oklahoma City Public Schools
Visitations: 12pm-7pm Friday, April 10, 2026
Cemetery: Hillcrest Memory Gardens, 12825 N.E. 50th St., Spencer, OK 73084
Services: Avery Chapel AME Church, 1425 N. Kelham Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Services date and time: 11am Saturday, April 11, 2026
Affiliate Services: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Omega Omega Service
Affiliate Services date and time: 7pm Friday, April 10, 2026





(2026-04-02 5:40am) Evang.Rhonda Hall-Williams & Son Rev Damascus wrote:
Rev A Lambeth Smith she was a great singer in stjohnmbc choir. She was a sweet abd kind person soft spoken 💖 great 👍 heart. I will miss talking with her and seen her face. I Pray 🙏 for all her students at Douglas Seniors Hugh School if u not saved get saved u see her then in Heaven. Love you Women of God his son Jesus Christ
(2026-04-02 8:46am) Stephanie Jackson Lott wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2026-04-02 3:04pm) Courtney Warren wrote:
You are in my prayers.
(2026-04-02 5:49pm) Jendayi Douglas wrote:
While I only had the opportunity to know Dr. Smith over the course of this academic year, I feel forever indebted to her life and legacy. Her life reflected purpose, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to all she served. As a leader, she poured into our English department with wisdom and integrity, and as my Soror, she embodied what true sisterhood looks like. She was one of the first to embrace me as her soror at Douglass and consistently spoke life and vision into me as an educator. She carried herself in a way that was unbossed and unbothered—grounded in grace, yet firm in who she was. She believed in our young people, and you could see the love of Christ in how she mentored and guided us as young educators. Her impact is lasting. Her presence was always felt. And her legacy will continue to guide and shape those of us who had the privilege to learn from her. It was an honor to know her and to witness her work. I am deeply saddened by her passing and especially heartbroken that she did not get the opportunity to retire and spend more time with her grandchildren. Still, I am grateful for our connection and for everything she poured into me in such a short time. I will see you again one day, just as the Lord has promised to those who believe. Rest well, Soror Smith. “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
(2026-04-02 6:10pm) Jendayi Douglas wrote:
While I only had the opportunity to know Dr. Smith over the course of this academic year, I feel forever indebted to her life and legacy. Her life reflected purpose, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to all she served. As a leader, she poured into our English department with wisdom and integrity, and as my Soror, she embodied what true sisterhood looks like. She was one of the first to embrace me as her soror at Douglass and consistently spoke life and vision into me as an educator. She carried herself in a way that was unbossed and unbothered—grounded in grace, yet firm in who she was. She believed in our young people, and you could see the love of Christ in how she mentored and guided us as young educators. Her impact is lasting. Her presence was always felt. And her legacy will continue to guide and shape those of us who had the privilege to learn from her. It was an honor to know her and to witness her work. I am deeply saddened by her passing and especially heartbroken that she did not get the opportunity to retire and spend more time with her grandchildren. Still, I am grateful for our connection and for everything she poured into me in such a short time. I will see you again one day, just as the Lord has promised to those who believe. Rest well, Soror Smith. “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
(2026-04-02 7:55pm) Marsha K Howard wrote:
My love and my deepest thoughts goes out to you and the family, may God hold you all close and cover you🙏🏾
(2026-04-02 9:29pm) Pamela Grate wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2026-04-03 12:32pm) Stephen Sylvester Patton wrote:
You were such an amazing person to me, my family, and the entire Avery church community. I know God has a place in heaven for you, and may he comfort you with the upmost care. Everyone will forever miss you.
(2026-04-03 1:15pm) Jendayi Douglas wrote:
While I only had the opportunity to know Dr. Smith over the course of this academic year, I feel forever indebted to her life and legacy. Her life reflected purpose, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to all she served. As a leader, she poured into our English department with wisdom and integrity, and as my Soror, she embodied what true sisterhood looks like. She was one of the first to embrace me as her soror at Douglass and consistently spoke life and vision into me as an educator. She carried herself in a way that was unbossed and unbothered—grounded in grace, yet firm in who she was. She believed in our young people, and you could see the love of Christ in how she mentored and guided us as young educators. Her impact is lasting. Her presence was always felt. And her legacy will continue to guide and shape those of us who had the privilege to learn from her. It was an honor to know her and to witness her work. I am deeply saddened by her passing and especially heartbroken that she did not get the opportunity to retire and spend more time with her grandchildren. Still, I am grateful for our connection and for everything she poured into me in such a short time. I will see you again one day, just as the Lord has promised to those who believe. Rest well, Soror Smith. “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
(2026-04-03 5:21pm) Deretress M Harding wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2026-04-04 9:27am) Marsha Daniels Davison wrote:
My deepest sympathy and prayers.
(2026-04-04 12:57pm) Cynthia Armstrong wrote:
You are in my prayers.
(2026-04-04 1:32pm) Tawanda Martin wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2026-04-04 2:47pm) Coach Marvin Mack wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2026-04-05 6:10am) Vina Gowdy wrote:
My deepest sympathy to the family. Connor Chapel AME Church
(2026-04-05 1:52pm) Jendayi Douglas wrote:
While I only had the opportunity to know Dr. Smith over the course of this academic year, I feel forever indebted to her life and legacy. Her life reflected purpose, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to all she served. As a leader, she poured into our English department with wisdom and integrity, and as my Soror, she embodied what true sisterhood looks like. She was one of the first to embrace me as her soror at Douglass and consistently spoke life and vision into me as an educator. She carried herself in a way that was unbossed and unbothered—grounded in grace, yet firm in who she was. She believed in our young people, and you could see the love of Christ in how she mentored and guided us as young educators. Her impact is lasting. Her presence was always felt. And her legacy will continue to guide and shape those of us who had the privilege to learn from her. It was an honor to know her and to witness her work. I am deeply saddened by her passing and especially heartbroken that she did not get the opportunity to retire and spend more time with her grandchildren. Still, I am grateful for our connection and for everything she poured into me in such a short time. I will see you again one day, just as the Lord has promised to those who believe. Rest well, Soror Smith. “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
(2026-04-05 5:02pm) Jendayi Douglas wrote:
While I only had the opportunity to know Dr. Smith over the course of this academic year, I feel forever indebted to her life and legacy. Her life reflected purpose, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to all she served. As a leader, she poured into our English department with wisdom and integrity, and as my Soror, she embodied what true sisterhood looks like. She was one of the first to embrace me as her soror at Douglass and consistently spoke life and vision into me as an educator. She carried herself in a way that was unbossed and unbothered—grounded in grace, yet firm in who she was. She believed in our young people, and you could see the love of Christ in how she mentored and guided us as young educators. Her impact is lasting. Her presence was always felt. And her legacy will continue to guide and shape those of us who had the privilege to learn from her. It was an honor to know her and to witness her work. I am deeply saddened by her passing and especially heartbroken that she did not get the opportunity to retire and spend more time with her grandchildren. Still, I am grateful for our connection and for everything she poured into me in such a short time. I will see you again one day, just as the Lord has promised to those who believe. Rest well, Soror Smith. “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
(2026-04-06 1:01pm) Dr. Dominique DaMon Block, Sr. wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2026-04-07 4:37am) Sandra Butler-Black wrote:
May God bless you and your family. You was my best friend growing up. I am so hurt to hear that you are gone. I remember the times we had as kids, teenagers, and especially as classmates. I love you and your family. My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.
(2026-04-07 7:05am) Kontur Salon wrote:
May you feel his loving presence.
(2026-04-07 4:16pm) Douglass Trojan Booster Club wrote:
Our Hearts and Prayers are with the Family, Friends and Co-workers of Dr. Smith. Be Blessed 🙏🏾
(2026-04-08 8:39am) Raquel Cato wrote:
Sending Love and Prayers to her Father, Leslie Paul Lambeth and siblings, Cheryl, Leslie, Punkin, Diane, and Jeff Praying God provides you peace and understanding
(2026-04-09 10:25am) Jennifer Webb wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2026-04-09 1:51pm) Jo Harmon wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief and the promises He made are all true.
(2026-04-09 8:43pm) Anthony Henry wrote:
In your moments of deepest sadness.
(2026-04-10 10:30am) Vernon Alexander wrote:
You are in my prayers.
(2026-04-11 3:54am) Roslyn Derrick wrote:
I pray for the family to have strength comfort and peace during this time of bereavement
(2026-04-11 3:55am) Robin M Williams wrote:
Ardrea gains eternal life and rest. But we in the city of Kingston, New York will miss a gentle, loving and meek, great servant of GOD in both communities of faith and civic callings. I send condolences on behalf of this community that was family to her for a season of years. She was truly a sister-friend to me personally. Champion for myself and so many others to reach goals and higher levels with GOD and community. She made an impact in the Kingston City Schools district. Also for several churches in our community she supported and seeded into ministries and their Pastors and Servant Leaders. I will always be grateful and thankful to the Lord for her service, support at contributions to The Master’s Touch Ministries in New Paltz, NY where I Serve with my pastor-husband, Bishop Christopher DA Williams. She was there for us for the initial launch of the church experience with prayers, fastings and service. To Brice and Dre’ her sons we know best and her other sons (daughters) and also the grand children we lift you up in Prayer asking our Lord to strengthen, encourage, wipe your tears of sorrow and give you His peace that transcends all of our hearts understanding. To All of you we knew also you all were her heart. Lean into Jesus Christ the finisher of our faith. Well done my Sister in Christ. You will be missed but we will celebrate your life in thanks to our loving GOD.
(2026-04-11 10:58am) Kea wrote:
Today your family lays you to rest, and our hearts are with them as they say see you later. I can’t help but think about the conversations we shared. You were always sweet as pie, and your kindness never went unnoticed. It hasn’t been easy finding the right words, but it feels important to honor the poise and grace you carried every single day. From the Lee and Goodlow family we want you to know how deeply sorry we are for your loss. The love she showed her great nephews (Henry boys) meant so much, and over these past several days, watching them push through has been incredibly hard. You can truly see just how much they love her. She was a beautiful, kind soul, and she will be deeply missed. Please know that you have been and will continue to be in our prayers.
(2026-04-11 11:18am) Kea wrote:
Today your family lays you to rest, and our hearts are with them as they say see you later. I can’t help but think about the conversations we shared. You were always sweet as pie, and your kindness never went unnoticed. It hasn’t been easy finding the right words, but it feels important to honor the poise and grace you carried every single day. From the Lee and Goodlow family we want you to know how deeply sorry we are for your loss. The love she showed her great nephews (Henry boys) meant so much, and over these past several days, watching them push through has been incredibly hard. You can truly see just how much they love her. She was a beautiful, kind soul, and she will be deeply missed. Please know that you have been and will continue to be in our prayers.
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