Mrs. Mary Catherine Lambert Tyler of Maxton, NC was born on February 8, 1946, and entered her heavenly home on February 9, 2026, completing her journey of 80 years. She was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Willie and Bessie Lowery Lambert of Maxton, NC. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Mr. Joseph Tyler and a son, John Robert West.

Mrs. Mary Catherine leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters: Mary (Chris) Locklear of Maxton, NC and Amy Lambert of the home, and one son: Harry T. West, Jr. of the home; three brothers: Willie Ray Lambert of Fayetteville, NC, Harvey Lee (Annette) Lambert and David Earl Lambert; both of Maxton, NC; three sisters: Dorothy (A.C.) Woods, Betty Lynn (Stoney) Clark; both of Maxton, NC and Fannie Jane Lockhart of Burlington, NC; twelve grandchildren: Taylor E. Locklear, Christopher M. Locklear, Jr., Hunter C. Locklear, Dianna K. Locklear, Isabella D. Locklear, Amiaya M. Locklear and Ava G. Locklear, and Tristan Q. West; all of Maxton, NC, Lori C. Locklear (Charles),  Autumn M. Locklear (Chief), Destiny D. Locklear and Jon-Louis Locklear; all of Raeford, NC; and six great-grandchildren: Ava, Liam, Alliana, Jelany, Nyla, and Jerahmy, all of Raeford, NC, and a host of other relatives and friends.