Kathleen Janet Lambert, age 66, was called into the presence of the Lord at 10:43 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her home.
Kathleen was born February 22, 1959, in Columbus, OH, to the late Jerry and Jeannine (Diener) Smith.
Kathleen was a 1977 graduate of Bellefontaine High School. She was an amazing and established artist who had owned and operated her own nail salons in Bellefontaine and Kenton. Kathleen was an avid gardener, and she especially loved tending to her Koi ponds.
She is survived by her siblings, Calvin Cooley of Sidney, and Terri Lazza of Indian Lake; daughter, Heather (Greg Brown) Harmon of Bellefontaine; grandchildren, Kaidy Harmon, and Kroix Harmon – Brown both of Bellefontaine; aunt, Janet Demmier Myers; uncle, Tom (Patty) Diener; brother-in-law, John Deno; nephew, Joseph (Lexie) Deno: niece, Faith Deno, uncle, Robert “Bob” Johns; and a niece, Kelli (Dennis) Stevenson.
She also leaves behind to grieve her loss, her life partner, Robert Anthony Walter; best friend Karen Rigel; and many dear lifelong friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Kim Deno; and her beloved K-9 GiGi.
There will be a private burial. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date, with an announcement to be made later.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Allen County, 3606 Elida Road, Lima, OH 45807 or the Humane Society Serving Logan County, 2521 US 68 N., Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
