Virginia Parrish Lamb died May 4, 2009 at the age of 86. She resided at the Hermitage Retirement Center for the last year in Lumberton, NC. Mrs. Lamb was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lumberton, NC and was active with the ladies in her Sunday School class. She was a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in Lumberton. She and her husband, Harold Lamb were married for 67 years before he passed away and lived the majority of their lives in Lumberton. She wa a registered nurse, however she worked the majority of her life as a secretary of RC Lamb and Son.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harold C. Lamb; daughter, Ginger Smith; four sisters and two brothers.

She leaves behind a sister, Ruby Davis; two granddaughters, Jennifer Howard and husband, Mike, Kinberly Smith and husband, Aaron; five great grandchildren, Thomas Smith, Alexis Smith, Justin Howard, Jessica Howard and Caroline Howard.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Dr. David Elks officiating. Visitation will follow the service.