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Mary Lamb Obituary
Deane Lamb
Mary Branch Deane Lamb, 92, of Stanardsville, went home to be with her Lord following a brief illness on Friday, October 15, 2010, at The Laurels of Charlottesville, surrounded by family and a dear friend, Annie Lawson.
She was born on June 2, 1918, in Greene County, the daughter of the late Kemper Deane and Lutie Alice Harlow Deane.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Lamb; a son, Phillip Tucker Lamb; three brothers, Maxwell, Ashby Gaines and Winfred Deane; and two sisters, Helen Deane Bell and Louise Deane Johnson.
Mary Branch is survived by three sons, Larry Elliott Lamb and his wife, Mary, Wendell Franklin Lamb and his wife, Janice, Richard Alan Lamb and his wife, Norma Jean; a daughter, Mary Lou Lamb Frey; two brothers, Edwin S. Deane and E.W. "Dookie" Deane and his wife, Phyllis, all of Stanardsville.
She was blessed to have 11 grandchildren; six step grandchildren; 28 great- grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Mary Branch was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church.
She was the valedictorian of her 1935 graduating class of William Monroe High School. One of her fondest memories was when she owned the East End Grocery in the 1940's and 1950's. After raising her children, she owned the Good Luck Antique shop on the corner of Main Street and Ford Avenue in Stanardsville.
She was known and loved for her cooking, flowers and vegetable gardening which she dearly loved and enjoyed with her family and many friends all of her life.
The viewing will be held from 4 until 5 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2010, at Bethel Baptist Church, 5401 Watts Passage Road, Charlottesville.
The funeral service will be held 5 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2010, at Bethel Baptist Church with her son, Pastor Wendell Lamb officiating.
The family cordially invites everyone to remain at Bethel Baptist Church for a meal immediately following the service at the church fellowship hall.
The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens.
The family welcomes flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville, VA 22973.
Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Wayn Deane
October 11, 2022
She was a very special Person and a wonderful memory.
Wayne Deane
October 11, 2019
Aunt Mary I feel you smiling down on me and on days when I feel like I need to stop, your memory gives me the strength to go further. You are not gone for you live on in my heart and I will always love you.
amy and sam knight
October 21, 2010
We are sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Lamb family.
Anna Rugo
October 19, 2010
May you find comfort in the memories you hold deep within your heart. You have my heartfelt sympathy. I'll continue to keep you in my prayers. God Bless.
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October 19, 2010
THE LAMBS FAMILY
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary will be miss and now she is walking with the Lord in peace and joy.
Love you all
Linda & Bruce Griffin
Jo Ann & Tom Whitten
October 18, 2010
To The Lamb Family,
We are so sorry for your loss; please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.
Tom & Jo Ann Whitten
October 18, 2010
To The Lamb Family,
So sorry for your loss; you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.
Tom & Jo Ann Whitten, Stanardsville, VA
Debbie & Johnny Keeler
October 18, 2010
May God Comfort your hearts in your time of great loss. You are in our prayers.
Kenny and Wanda Jean Crawford
October 18, 2010
Rest assured, God has called another angel home! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Philip and Glory Nash
October 18, 2010
We offer our deepest sympathy. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
BOOGIE BRILL-PRITCHETT
October 18, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ashby Gaines, Jr and Cindy Deane
October 18, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Red & Peggy Jenkins
October 18, 2010
May GOD bless the Lamb family during a time of need.
Janet Banks Frye
October 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paula Hawkins Deane
October 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John and Teresa Hutchens
October 17, 2010
To The Lamb Family;
We are so sorry for your loss; you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dovonna Lamb-Bevington
October 17, 2010
Grandma,
You have been my mentor and an inspiration to me all my life. I will carry that with me forever. I Love You
Love,
Dovonna
Your Granddaughter
Wayne Deane
October 17, 2010
Aunt Mary was a Mother to all the children who grew up around her. The love she shared was the greatest wealth anyone could have. Our loss is the Lord's gain. I loved you very much.
Wayne Deane
Christopher Valenzuela
October 17, 2010
With much sympathy for loss of your mother and grandmother. We will keep her in our prayers.
Wayne Deane
October 17, 2010
Aunt Mary was a Mother to all the children who grew up around her. She loved us all as if we were her own. She always had a warm meal for those who were hungry or a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich for the kids playing army or cowboys and Indians in her yard or fields. She made snow cream for us when we played in the snow. No one had more love for life or the things God Created for us than my Aunt Mary. The love she shared was one of the wealthiest things that anyone could ask for. Our loss is the Lord's gain. Aunt Mary, I loved you and look forward to meeting you again.
Wayne Deane
Monmouth,Oregon
Jeffrey Lamb
October 17, 2010
I have cherished every moment that we have spent together. I love you so much.
Your Grandson,
Jeffrey
Elizabeth Brill
October 17, 2010
Deepest condolences to the Deane and Lamb families for the passing of Mary Branch. May precious memories bring comfort as God's Grace sustains you in this time of loss. In sympathy ...
LaVerne Shifflett
October 17, 2010
Thoughts and prayers to all the family during this time of loss. "Granny" was a special person to all who knew her.
Gary, LaVerne and Lauren
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