Kathryn V. Lamb

Kathryn V. "Nell" Lamb, 88, of Ridgway, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009; 1:15 p.m., at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Ill. She was born February 22, 1921 in Golconda, Ill. to John O. and Mary Addie (Brown) Lamb. Kathryn took pride in being a registered nurse, serving with distinction as a U.S. Army nurse during WWII and continuing as a practicing nurse at several locations until her retirement, when she took up residence in Ridgway. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Earl Lamb; and six sisters, Margaret Lamb, Audrey Jacobs, Claudine Bocock, Geneva Reid, Loree Kuehne and Leota Sasser. She is survived by her sister, Alene Dillard, of Ridgway and many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Kathryn will be at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009. The funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the chapel with Pastor Rob Gallion officiating, followed by interment at Jackson Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Ridgway American Legion Post #596. Kathryn was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Ridgway. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Shawneetown Library in her memory. Internet condolences may be made at www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.