Obituaries
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- Name:
- Dorothy Mae Lamb
- Date of Death:
- Jun 4, 2012
Dorothy Mae Lamb "Dot", 75, passed away on June 4, 2012, at her home. She was born in Shuqualak, MS and relocated to Toledo in 1957. She was employed by Toledo Public Schools as a cafeteria aide and Chariott Foods as a food processor for over 35 years, retiring in 1999. Dorothy was a longtime faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, serving on the Usher and Mother's Boards; she was also a member of the Dove's Manor social group. She was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Marcella Lamb; brothers, Richard, James, John, and Edward Lamb, and sisters, Christine Sudduth and Betty Nave. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Marcella "Peggy" of Tupelo, MS, Shelia, John (Patricia), Jacqueline and Jermaine Lamb (Paris), Tracy (Howard) Hill, and Shonda Cash of Decatur, GA; 9 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence (Pam), Chester (Vesta), and Eric (Patricia) Lamb of Shuqualak, MS; sisters, Verna Moore, Elizabeth Metcalf of Grand Rapids, MI, and Vera (Levert) Gilliam of Centerville, IL; uncle, Leslie Owens and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel. Wake service 10 a.m. Saturday followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Floyd Smith Jr. officiant. Burial Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com

Condolence Messages
Our heart goes out to you for your loss. A mothers love is not to be replaced, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I remember her to be a hard worker who always had a beautiful smile and loved her family. I will fondly remember that she cooked the best chitterlings you ever wrapped your gums around even 25 years later. Her love for church was inspiring. She was just an all around people lover with a heart warming smile.
John Howard, Jackie, and Tracy know that the Radford's in Texas, Uncle D, Uncle Carl and Uncle Lonzelle are supporting you in their absence.
May God be with you, your brother and sister Jimmy Russell and Freada Radford, Toledo Ohio. Quote