Mrs. Evie Margaret Lamb, 77, of 2014 Queen Street, who died Monday in a Portsmouth hospital, will be buried today in Olive Branch Cemetery. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p. m. at Cottage Place Methodist Church. The body will be taken to the church at 2 p. m. 

Mrs. Lamb was the widow of Willie R. Lamb, who was engaged for many years in the mercantile business in this city. She was the daughter of the late Robert N. and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Williams, natives of Southampton County, but she had had been a resident of Portsmouth for over 50 years. 

Mrs. Lamb is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Harry C. Rudd, Mrs. Clifton C. Draper and Mrs. William P. Putnam, of Portsmouth; three sons, Maurice A., Chesley K. and Hurley Lamb, of Portsmouth; a sister, Mrs. J. L. Joyner, and brother, C. S. Williams, of Portsmouth; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 

The deceased was one of the oldest members of the Cottage Place Methodist Church, where she had been holding membership for nearly a half-century. She was well known and loved because she was interested and active in religious work and many social organizations. She was one of the oldest Gold Star Mothers of the American War Mother; past Pocahontas of Wahneta Council No. 17, Degree of Pocahontas; an honorary member of the American Legion, and was a member of Tidal Wave Chapter No. 9, Order of Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodge No. 48.

Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginian-Pilot
14 Dec, 1949
Page 24
Obituary for Evie Margaret Lamb

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Evie Margaret Lamb, 77, passed away on 12 December 1949 in Portsmouth. She was a long-time resident, active in religious and social organizations, and survived by six children, a sister, a brother, 13 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Evie Margaret Lamb were held on 14 December 1949 at Cottage Place Methodist Church. She was buried in Olive Branch Cemetery.

### The Edited Obituary

Mrs. Evie Margaret Lamb, 77, of 2014 Queen Street, who died Monday in a Portsmouth hospital, will be buried today in Olive Branch Cemetery. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. at Cottage Place Methodist Church. The body will be taken to the church at 2 p.m.

Mrs. Lamb was the widow of Willie R. Lamb, who was engaged for many years in the mercantile business in this city. She was the daughter of the late Robert N. and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Williams, natives of Southampton County, but she had been a resident of Portsmouth for over 50 years.

Mrs. Lamb is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Harry C. Rudd, Mrs. Clifton C. Draper, and Mrs. William P. Putnam, of Portsmouth; three sons, Maurice A., Chesley K., and Hurley Lamb, of Portsmouth; a sister, Mrs. J. L. Joyner, and a brother, C. S. Williams, of Portsmouth; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The deceased was one of the oldest members of the Cottage Place Methodist Church, where she had been holding membership for nearly a half-century. She was well known and loved because she was interested and active in religious work and many social organizations. She was one of the oldest Gold Star Mothers of the American War Mother; past Pocahontas of Wahneta Council No. 17, Degree of Pocahontas; an honorary member of the American Legion, and was a member of Tidal Wave Chapter No. 9, Order of Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodge No. 48.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Mrs. Evie Margaret Lamb      |
|---------|------------------------------|
| Age     | 77                           |
| Birth   | 1872 (estimated); Unknown    |
| Death   | 12 December 1949; Portsmouth |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                          | Relationship         | Residence  |
|-------------------------------|----------------------|------------|
| Mrs. Evie Margaret Lamb       | Decedent             | Portsmouth |
| Willie R. Lamb                | Predeceased Spouse   | --         |
| Robert N. Williams            | Predeceased Parent   | --         |
| Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Williams | Predeceased Parent   | --         |
| Mrs. Harry C. Rudd            | Child                | Portsmouth |
| Mrs. Clifton C. Draper        | Child                | Portsmouth |
| Mrs. William P. Putnam        | Child                | Portsmouth |
| Maurice A. Lamb               | Child                | Portsmouth |
| Chesley K. Lamb               | Child                | Portsmouth |
| Hurley Lamb                   | Child                | Portsmouth |
| Mrs. J. L. Joyner             | Sibling              | Portsmouth |
| C. S. Williams                | Sibling              | Portsmouth |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Mrs. Evie Margaret Lamb was a long-time resident of Portsmouth, having lived there for over 50 years.
2. She was one of the oldest members of the Cottage Place Methodist Church, holding membership for nearly a half-century.
3. Mrs. Lamb was well known and loved for her active involvement in religious work and social organizations.
4. She was one of the oldest Gold Star Mothers of the American War Mothers.
5. She served as past Pocahontas of Wahneta Council No. 17, Degree of Pocahontas.
6. Mrs. Lamb was an honorary member of the American Legion.
7. She was a member of Tidal Wave Chapter No. 9, Order of Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodge No. 48.

### Publication Details

- **Place**: Norfolk, Virginia
- **Name**: The Virginian-Pilot
- **Date**: 14 December 1949
- **Page**: 24