Carolyn Jean Lambert was born July 13, 1960, in San Diego, CA, to the parents of Clifford and Ola Mae Lambert. She was the ninth of the twelve children born to that union. She attended Stocken Elementary, Granger Jr High, and Sweetwater High School. Carolyn met the love of her life Kenneth “Truman” Dillard Sr. in 1979. They later married in 1982.
She worked for San Diego Convalescent home for 7 years and worked as security for the San Diego School District. Her love for music never went unnoticed. You can walk into her home at any time and hear love stones and the blue notes.
On Monday November 3, 2025, the bright spirit of Carolyn Jean Lambert graduated to a land that is free from sickness and pain.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Clifford Sr. and Ola Mae Lambert, sisters; Betty Bennett and Jacqueline Lambert, and brothers; Richard Lambert and Allex Lambert.
Carolyn leaves to celebrate her memory her beloved husband Truman, four boys; Kenneth Earl Dillard, Jr. and daughter in law Kareen, Dominic Robert Dillard, Deshawn Dillard, and Davonne “puddy” Dillard, grandkids; DaVonne Jr., Syn’Cere and King, and siblings; Shirley Porter, Clifford Lambert, Jr. (Sheryl), Regina (JoAnn) Russell, Brenda Smith, Donald Lambert (Debra), Doumas Lambert (Joyce), and Melinda Lambert.
