Nellie Lamb Obituary

Nellie Lamb, 87 ROCKFORD - Nellie Lamb, 87, of Rockford passed away at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2011, at home, surrounded by friends and family after a long battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 19, 1923, in Hodgenville, Ky., to Jessie and Cora (Hoback) Bell. On Sept. 26, 1942, Nellie married Milburn Lamb in Mineral Wells, Texas. She retired from Rockford Products as a machine operator for 27 years. She was a member of Alpine Four Square Church for 27 years. Nellie is survived by sons, Donald (Irene) Lamb of Machesney Park and Larry Lamb of Loves Park; grandchildren, Brian Lamb of Rockford, and Kristen Lamb and Kyle (Amber) Lamb, both of Rockford; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Marjorie Ford of Plano. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Nellie's caregivers, Heidi Siggelkov and Calleen Bird. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milburn. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of America. Send condolences to sunsetfhmemgardens.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Nellie Lamb

9 Entries

Tim & Connie Scott

June 29, 2011

Larry,
A mother is never forgotten. She will always hold a special place in your heart and may her loving spirit shine within you.... God Bless you and your family .

Donna Hurley

June 29, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Pam Miller Swanson

June 29, 2011

Don & Larry...I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I have been keeping up with her via her neighbors Josie and Roy. I am in Denver, CO presently, and will not be able to make the funeral...please know that my heart and my thoughts are with you at this sad time in your lives.

Ron Honeyman

June 29, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Jodi Nusbaum, RN

June 29, 2011

It was my pleasure in being Nellie's nurse. She was a great inspiration for me and we had many laughs. My heart felt condolences. I am sorry I will be unable to attend the funeral. May God's strenght be with you during this time of need.

Calleen Bird

June 29, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Tobi & Lynn Haller

June 28, 2011

Larry,
Our hearts are with you during this time of sorrow. Although we have never met your mother, we feel we know her through your kindered spirit. Nellie must have been a kind, caring, and loving person because it shows through you. May her love and spirit forever be in your heart. God bless you and your family.

Jacque and Dave Bauer

June 28, 2011

Wow, what a great and wonderful lady. We have great memories of your Mom and Dad. My last conversation with her was three weeks ago. We had a nice visit and she always said "I miss and love you guys". She loved God with all her heart and has now reunited with your Dad and others who have gone on before her. Now the torch has been passed on to both of you. You will see your Mom and Dad again by serving the Jesus they knew. Love you both

June 28, 2011

Larry and Donald, its been my pleasure to spend time with your mom, my aunt these last several weeks.we shared a lot of memories and moments just for us. She was a kind, caring, christian lady and my friend.we will all miss her. God bless, Joanne henry

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