Eileen Rae Lambdin

Eileen Rae (Newlin) Lambdin, age 96, of Paoli Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born in Crawford County, Indiana on March 21, 1928, to Raymond and Eliza (Mills) Newlin. She graduated from English High School in 1946. After high school, she married Charles Hawkins and together they had four children: Gary Hawkins (Pat) of Paoli, Phyllis Schill (Dave) of Indianapolis, Kathryn Elliott of Mitchell, and Charlotte Lawton (Jim) of Maineville, OH. Later she married Carl "Gene" Lambdin and had one stepson Mark Lambdin (Nancy) of Shepherdsville, KY.

Eileen attended beautician school in New Albany but spent the majority of her career working for the Census Bureau in Jeffersonville. She retired in October 1994. After retiring she enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with family and friends. She also enjoyed quilting, making 22 quilts, which she gifted to her children and grandchildren. She made lap quilts which she donated to local nursing homes. She was an artist and also enjoyed researching and completing her family history.

She was an active member of the Paoli and English Senior Centers and was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Workers. She served on the board of directors for Hoosier Uplands for many years of which she was awarded Volunteer of the Year. 

She is survived by her Sister, Rebecca Walton, 10 grandchildren: James, Carla, Marvin, Natalie, John Scot, Kaci, Tracey, Chrissy, and Stacey, five great-grandkids, 5 great-great grandkids and many nieces and nephews.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents and husbands, grandson- Jason S Thomas, granddaughter- Ann Marie Clardy, and her brother-in-law Ernie Walton.

Family, Friends, and others are invited to attend the visitation from 9-11 am Tuesday, July 9 at McAdams Mortuary with the service to immediately follow at 11 am. Officiating will be Bro. Mark Tope. Burial will be at Providence Cemetery of Paoli. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Providence Cemetery C/O Diane Scott 1217 E. Co. Rd. 450 S. Paoli, IN 47454. For condolences visit mcadamsmortuary.com.