Asheville - Martha June Lamb, 88, died June 8, 2013 at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Jacksie Gaston and Hugh Elbert Lamb. She was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School, Lees-McRae College, St. Louis University, and UNC School of Social Work. She led an adventurous life going to Japan in 1950 to work with casualties of the atomic bomb explosion. She returned to Japan after studying social work and worked as a medical social worker until 1968. She continued to travel and live a life of service to others in Florida and Asheville.
She was predeceased by her sister Betty Lamb Gudger, her brother George Elbert Lamb, and a nephew George Lamb. She was survived by her brother Thomas Hugh Lamb, and 10 nephews and nieces Jim Gudger, Tom Gudger, Jane Milano, Marcia Mansell, Beth Fluharty, June Marlowe, Emilie Freeman, Hugh Lamb, Warren Lamb, and David Lamb.
A graveside service was held at 3 P.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Riverside Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Jacksie Gaston and Hugh Elbert Lamb. She was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School, Lees-McRae College, St. Louis University, and UNC School of Social Work. She led an adventurous life going to Japan in 1950 to work with casualties of the atomic bomb explosion. She returned to Japan after studying social work and worked as a medical social worker until 1968. She continued to travel and live a life of service to others in Florida and Asheville.
She was predeceased by her sister Betty Lamb Gudger, her brother George Elbert Lamb, and a nephew George Lamb. She was survived by her brother Thomas Hugh Lamb, and 10 nephews and nieces Jim Gudger, Tom Gudger, Jane Milano, Marcia Mansell, Beth Fluharty, June Marlowe, Emilie Freeman, Hugh Lamb, Warren Lamb, and David Lamb.
A graveside service was held at 3 P.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Riverside Cemetery.
Asheville - Martha June Lamb, 88, died June 8, 2013 at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Jacksie Gaston and Hugh Elbert Lamb. She was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School, Lees-McRae College, St. Louis University, and UNC School of Social Work. She led an adventurous life going to Japan in 1950 to work with casualties of the atomic bomb explosion. She returned to Japan after studying social work and worked as a medical social worker until 1968. She continued to travel and live a life of service to others in Florida and Asheville.
She was predeceased by her sister Betty Lamb Gudger, her brother George Elbert Lamb, and a nephew George Lamb. She was survived by her brother Thomas Hugh Lamb, and 10 nephews and nieces Jim Gudger, Tom Gudger, Jane Milano, Marcia Mansell, Beth Fluharty, June Marlowe, Emilie Freeman, Hugh Lamb, Warren Lamb, and David Lamb.
A graveside service was held at 3 P.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Riverside Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Jacksie Gaston and Hugh Elbert Lamb. She was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School, Lees-McRae College, St. Louis University, and UNC School of Social Work. She led an adventurous life going to Japan in 1950 to work with casualties of the atomic bomb explosion. She returned to Japan after studying social work and worked as a medical social worker until 1968. She continued to travel and live a life of service to others in Florida and Asheville.
She was predeceased by her sister Betty Lamb Gudger, her brother George Elbert Lamb, and a nephew George Lamb. She was survived by her brother Thomas Hugh Lamb, and 10 nephews and nieces Jim Gudger, Tom Gudger, Jane Milano, Marcia Mansell, Beth Fluharty, June Marlowe, Emilie Freeman, Hugh Lamb, Warren Lamb, and David Lamb.
A graveside service was held at 3 P.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Riverside Cemetery.
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