"My first memory.......Judy was pregnant with her son and my "where babies come from" education was under way. My last memory......a sweet, dear friend making the so appreciated extra effort to visit my son after he left us so unexpectedly. In between.........many, many memories, laughs, Christmas trees, trips through the yard, a visit on a bicycle not so long ago...just a few. "Mrs. Amb" will be missed by many. Love you all, Cheech"
In loving memory of
Jewel "Judy" Lamb
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Judy Lamb was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Andrew and Ethel Bridgford October 11, 1909 and died March 9, 2009 just short of 100 wonderful years. She was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. She was the widow of Russell W. Lamb, M. D. She went to IPS #43, Shortridge High School, and Indiana Central Business School. She was a legal secretary prior to her marriage. Judy had a magical musical gift and shared her talent with many. She and Mrs. Harry Wade presented musical programs as Two Ladies of Note throughout the state and she played the piano at the Caring Place as a volunteer on a weekly basis. She also volunteered for many years at the Children?s Museum. She was selected, at age 88, as one of the Mayor?s Outstanding Community Volunteers for her years of service and was honored as a Stardust Award winner. She continued her volunteer efforts until the last month of her life. She and her husband Russell were the builders of Lamb Lake in Trafalgar, Indiana. She was a member of First Friends Meeting, Meridian Heights Inter Se, The Review Club, The Tuesdays, Loopy Ladies, The Medical Auxiliary, The Riviera Club, The Contemporary Club, Lambs Club, and Quidnuncs.
She is survived by her daughter, Priscilla and Tom Johnson, son Russell ?Randy? and Sandy Lamb, special adopted children Kathryn and Leonard Betley, grandchildren Sarah and Mark Payton, Marcia and James Jay, Shannon Lamb, Brad and Karri Lamb, Christopher and Cindy Johnson, Jamie and Greta Betley, Tom Betley, 10 great grandchildren, her nieces Judy Sordean, Andrea and Eliot Mintzer, and nephew Jay and Segal Sordean. Her sister, Hattie Sordean preceded her in death in 2004. Calling will be Thursday, March 12 from 3 to 7 at First Friends Meetinghouse, 3030 Kessler Blvd, and a celebration of her fabulous life will be Friday, March 13 at 1 pm at the Meetinghouse. Burial will be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to A Caring Place, c/o Sister Susan Dinnin, 4609 Capitol Avenue, 46208 or Special Olympics IN, c/o SOINWT/Lamb, 6100 West 96th, Suite 270, 46278. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel 740 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis. Please visit our website; www.leppertmortuary.com where you may sign the online guestbook, leave a personal to the family or make a memorial contribution.
Tributes
"Mrs Lamb was such a kind and warm person. She was always so interested in Jessica - always remembering to ask about her whenever she had a chance. She will be missed by all."
"Judy is my Aunt Hattie's sister. I have fond memories of her from my childhood days, remembering going to Lamb Lake with my cousins (the Sordeans) and Priscilla and Randy as well. She was a lovely lady. My sympathies to her children, nieces/nephews, and their extended families."
"Priscilla and Randy,Your mother will always live in my mind as a shinning example of a life well lived.I feel great sadness at her passing, but also very privileged to have experienced herhumor, intellect and strength. My life was greatly enriched from having known her. "
"Your mother was a wonderful inspiration to all. I remember her great sence of humor and feel honored to have met and known her. Your were fortunate to have had her with you for so long. You have good genes! Our condolences. Sharon and Sid"
"Dr. Russell Lamb was my doctor for several years. I met his wife, Judy, during that time. They were both the top of the line people and cared for others very much. I will never forget the time Dr. Lamb took to take care of me and my family. They were at our home once back in the 1960's and we had seen them at First Friends."
"Know that we are keeping you and all of your extended family in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Priscilla: We just heard the sad news. We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your mother with the Tucker family. It was always a delite to see her at the piano at our KAC Christmas parties. What great memories you will have for years to come. You have been a tremendous daughter to a tremendous mother. Take care.PS Tom I think a mother in law could not have asked for a better son in law, your respect and love for her was the greatest gift you could give Priscilla! We LOVE you two!!!!"
"I'm Andy Morrison's sister and Lew Morrison's daughter. I was very impressed by Judy when I met her at a church workshop a few years ago. Her bearing and presence reminded me of my grandmother. Her voice was both soft and strong and I could just feel her integrity. Then I learned of the connections between our families. Also, my friend Harriet Wilkins' father used to enjoy her piano playing at the church at 46th and Capitol. My sympathy to Sandy and Priscilla and Tom and the rest of the family."