Neida Mae Lamb, 103 of Huntsville, AL passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Neida was born in Madison County, AL on November 8, 1914. She married Howard Lamb on February 2, 1934. Howard preceded her in death after 52 years of married life. She was also preceded in death by her father, Earl Schrimsher; mother, Ola (Webster) Schrimsher Cabaniss (James); daughter, Emily Ramey; granddaughter, Melanie McCutchen.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Eleanor Schmidt (Wilferd) of Huntsville; sons, James Lamb (Pat) of Birmingham and Thomas Lamb (Christy) of Decatur. Neida was blessed with fourteen grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren, eleven great great grandchildren and one great, great, great grandchild. Neida was a member of Lincoln Church of Christ for 81 years (1937-2018). Both she and Howard were very active in the church. She taught children and ladies Bible classes. Howard also taught classes and was an Elder for many years. Neida was an excellent cook and shared her hospitality, including her hot tamales, chicken-dumplings and banana pudding with many. Neida was a homemaker and loved her family dearly.
The family truly appreciates Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation and Hospice of the Valley for their love and support during her stay there. Neida will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
You may visit with the family on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Valhalla Funeral Home. Funeral Services, officiated by Ron Williams and Colin McKee, will be at 2:00pm in Valhalla’s Chapel. Interment will immediately follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens in the Garden of Everlasting Life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to AGAPE and Hospice of the Valley, 240 Johnston St, Decatur, AL 35601. Please sign her guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.
With grateful appreciation we extend our heartfelt thanks for your love for our family. Your many expressions of kindness through the years and at this special time will always be remembered.
~The Family of Neida Lamb~
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