Julia Nell Lamb

Julia Nell Lamb obituary

Julia Nell Lamb

Julia Lamb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta on Nov. 8, 2025.

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Julia Nell Lamb, 89, of Coulterville, IL, formerly of Marissa, IL; born on April 30, 1936 in Sparta, IL, the daughter of Benjamin and Grace (née, Martin) Smith; passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Coulterville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Julia worked at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows. She loved the company of her grandkids and her late sister, Diane Smith. Julia enjoyed playing card games with friends and fishing at the Marissa Recreational Area lakes.

She is survived by one son – Gary (Barbara) Lamb of Overland, MO; two grandchildren – Sarah (Sean) Beeson of Greenwood, IN and Jennifer (Ron) Frazier of St. Louis, MO; two great grandchildren – Aurora Beeson and Quinton Frazier; daughter-in-law – Patricia Lamb; numerous nephews and nieces.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband – Stanley B. Lamb; parents; son – Robert Joseph Lamb; two brothers – Tom Smith and Bill Smith; one sister – Diane Smith.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.heilschuessler.com.

Private Services will be held for the family with interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Chester, IL.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association. Donations may be mailed to Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home, 111 West Main Street, Sparta, IL 62286.

Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements

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111 West Main St., Sparta, IL 62286

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