Marjorie Ownbey Lamb
February 22, 1931 ~ December 14, 2008
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Marjorie Ownbey Lamb, 77, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at her residence.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Pearl Marlow Ownbey, wife of the late Joseph Paul Lamb, who died in 1989 and was also preceded in death by her son, Joel P. Lamb in 1996.
Mrs. Lamb was a member of the Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Black Mountain and a former employee of Beacon Manufacturing.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Reeves and her husband, Red, of Candler and Cindy Johnson and her husband, Doug, of Candler; two grandchildren, Dylan and Paula Johnson; two sisters, Juanita Morgan of Asheville and Elaine Beall and her husband, Willie, of Fairview; three brothers, Arthur Ownbey and his wife, Maxine, of Fairview, Rev. W. Lawrence Ownbey and his wife, Agnes, of Mooresville and Wallace Ownbey and his wife, Hope, of Fairview and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in Nesbitts Chapel United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. W. Lawrence Ownbey. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Monday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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To Sandra and Cindy….I have known Marge since 1950 when we first went to Blantons together, then I worked with her at Beacon for many years. We enjoyed chatting on phone and remembering the ‘good old days’. She enjoyed talking about you two girls and the grandchildren who she loved very, very much. I know you will miss her but just remember the good times you had as a family when you were growing up.
May God wrap his arms around you during this time and always.
Words can’t fully express our sympathy. We grieve with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God lift you as only He can.
Sandra and Cindy, if we can be there for you in any way, you’ve only to call.
Dearest Sandra & Family – my heart,thoughts & prayers are with & for you. If there is ANYTHING that I can do – please don’t hesitate to let me know.I am so glad you were able to be with her – I was with my Mom & am still so glad I was.Try to remember that part of her lives on through you . Lots of thoughts & prayers. Mary-Ellen
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. May God give you peace and comfort.
Kelly and Jeanette Sams
Sandra,Red & Family
May GOD give you PEACE in your time of loss.
Ken Oliver & Family
Dear Sandra, and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known. An angel on earth, now in heaven. If you need us, let us know.
We love you so much,
Christi, Greg, and Gabby Ollis
Sandra, Cindy and family; Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wonderful mother. It was such an honor to care for your mom at the Cancer Center. She always had a positive attitude and a smile for everyone. She took great pride in her family and enjoyed talking about the grandkids. Please know that time heals and I will continue to uplift you in prayer. Tonya
Dear Sandra and Cindy,
Your Mother and I were co workers and friends for many years. I know
she will be missed so much most of all by her Grandchildren. May God
grant you peace and strength.
Love Betty DeHart,
To Marjorie family – You were her treasures. She was so proud of her children and grand children. I worked with Marjorie at Beacon and enjoyed her sharing pictures, stories and love of her family. May God bless you during this time of sorrow.
I was so sorry to hear about Marjorie. She had become a very close friend to me and I am going to miss her very much. I worked with Marjorie at Beacon and our friendship continued after retirement. She was so proud of her family and expecially her grandchildreb. May God give you peace and strength.