Mary Lamb

Mary Gene Lamb, 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died July 21, 2012 in Gothenburg, NE.

Mary Gene was born in St. Pauls, North Carolina, on June 9, 1921, to Julian Carr and Frances M. (McArthur) Lentz. Her family moved to Durham, North Carolina 1933. She graduated from Durham High School in 1939 and attended Duke University and Croft’s Business College. She then worked for several years as a dental assistant.

On November 18, 1949, she married Warren S. Lamb of Willow Island at Durham, North Carolina. She and Warren moved to Gothenburg and Mary Gene resided there until her death. She was a member of the United Methodist Church for over 75 years and throughout the years she was active in its organizations: Sunday school, choir and women’s groups. She was a member of Chapter AW PEO and participated in various civic activities: Girl Scouts, Library Board, United Way, Bloodmobile and Meals on Wheels. She also enjoyed her bridge club as well as her coffee groups and Hilltop Birthday Club.

Mary Gene was preceded in death by her husband Warren in 1995, her parents and older brothers.

Survivors include daughters: Stacie Lamb and husband John Christensen of Omaha and Sheri Lamb of Gretna, sisters-in-laws: Dean Lentz of Fayetteville, NC, Ruth White of Lexington and Barbara Stull of Gothenburg and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Tuesday, July 24, 2012 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm with the family present from 6-8 pm.

Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 9:30 am with Dr. Jeff Thurman officiating.

Interment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Ave., Gothenburg, NE 69138.