Mrs. Jean Wilkerson Lamb, age 87, a lifetime resident of Lumberton, NC and Robeson County, NC, passed peacefully at Myrtle Beach Manor in Myrtle Beach, SC on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  Jean was born on August 11, 1933 to the late Sallie Leigh Leggett and Wakefield Wilkerson.

Along with her parents, Jean was predeceased by her loving husband, Furney Lamb in 1989. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Isham Wilkerson and Jimmy Wilkerson, and her sister, Anne J. Wilkerson.

Jean is survived by her son, 1 ^st Sgt., USA, (Ret.) Jamie Lamb and his wife Kathy of Lumberton; her daughter, Karen L. Tucker and her husband Thomas of the Florida Keys; a sister, Margie Moore and husband Lloyd of Naples, FL; her brother, Bobby Wilkerson and his wife Carolyn of Lumberton, NC; two grandchildren, Jamison Lamb and Johnathan Lamb, both of San Antonio TX; and three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Jean was a Life Member of Centerville Baptist Church and a long-time member of the Lumberton Eastern Star, where she served as Worthy Matron. Jean enjoyed traveling, square dancing, and gardening. She was active in several businesses during her life in Lumberton and was well thought of by those she worked with and knew her. Jean was a resident of Myrtle Beach Manor in her closing years and enjoyed their compassionate and protective care.

Jean's passing diminishes mankind. She was a good mother and wife, a good friend, and an active and successful member of her community.

A graveside ceremony celebrating Jean's life, conducted by Rev. Ed Wilcox, will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton, NC.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution in her name to the Alzheimer's Association online or by mail to: National Processing Center, Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011, is appreciated by the family.