Vicky Lamb

Vicky Jo Lamb, age 66 of Frederick, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Heritage Health in Jacksonville.

She was born July 10, 1954 in Rushville, the daughter of Donald and Wanda Nortrup Walker. She married Leigh Lamb on September 1, 1973 at First United Methodist Church in Beardstown.

She is survived by her husband Leigh Lamb of Frederick; her mother Wanda Walker of Mt. Sterling; three children Sarah (husband James) Toland of Springfield, Emily (husband Bill) Normand of Lockport, Nathan (wife Erin) Lamb of Glenview, and a nephew Jared (wife Molly) Lamb of Chatham; her mother-in-law Dorothy Lamb of Frederick; ten grandchildren Elise, Carter, Adeline, Bennett, Calahan, Elle, Lafe, Jemma, Jindy, and Jhett; one sister Tammy (husband Brian) Blair; four brothers Richard (wife Sue), Jim (wife Joi), David (wife Patty), and Gerald (wife Julie) Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald, and her father-in-law Lafe Lamb, Jr.

Vicky graduated from Beardstown High School, Class of 1972.  She had a strong faith throughout her life. Vicky was a member of First United Methodist Church in Beardstown and was active with Walk To Emmaus. She also helped organize many local blood drives. She enjoyed playing golf, participating in many golf leagues and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. Vicky’s family was most important to her and her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren.

Private family services will be held with burial at Clark-Newberry Cemetery in rural Frederick. An informal visitation will be held from 10-11 AM Thursday, January 7th, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Beardstown. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. The family is planning a memorial celebration when we can gather safely.

Due to current health regulations, face masks will be required and to comply with social distancing guidelines, a limited number of people will be allowed in the church at one time.

Memorials have been suggested to Blessed at Every Turn, the Lamb family platform to do good works in the world to honor the life of Vicky Lamb or the American Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.