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Barbara Marie Lamb


Sunrise: June 3, 1942

Sunset: January 19, 2025

A Life Well Lived

Barbara Marie Lamb, affectionately known as Bobbie, Babby, and Li Nana was born June 3, 1942, to the late Ruth Katherine Daise and the late Vernon Lee West. She was raised in the Berkley section of Norfolk, VA where she lived until her untimely passing. She was predeceased by her three brothers: Bernard Woodhouse, Lawrence Woodhouse (Larry), and Claude Nixon (Lil Buddy).

Barbara received her education within the Norfolk Public School system and went on to further her education by completing courses via Norfolk State University.  She later became an LPN via the S.T.O.P. Educational Program after which she was employed in various hospital settings including nursing home care and private duty nursing until sustaining a heart attack at age 50 in 1994 and ending her career as a nurse; however, one monkey stops no show. She would always say, “If you can’t be with the one you, love the one you’re with” so she continued to serve and care for others in her own way until her passing. Yes, Barbara had a different meaning for various things even if her meanings were unconventional. 

Barbara accepted Christ at an early age and attended St. Mark United Church of Christ most of her life, serving in various capacities, including the nursing board, missionary board, pastor board, and singing in the choir. In 1985, she was ordained as a minister at First Baptist Campostella and was later ordained as an elder while serving at Agape Full Gospel. Barbara never shied away from making a church, where she often fellowshipped, her home church. She was a prayer warrior, always the life of the party or celebration loved to sing, and was the go-to person to sing at any event whether she knew you or not. Barbara left an indelible mark on the lives of everyone she encountered.

Barbara will always be remembered by many for her quick wit, unfiltered sense of humor, always willing to pray and/or offer words of wisdom, and tardiness.. because she cared about everything. The running joke was she would be late for her own funeral. She did not play about her children and grandchildren, and she did not miss the Lord when he called. The world is a lesser place without our dear MaMa’s presence, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. We take solace in the memories we shared and the impact she had on our lives. Sleep in peace, MaMa. You will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

Legacy of Love and Family

To cherish her loving memory she leaves her five children, Bernard Lamb, Kathryn Swann (Rob), Sabrina Lamb-Burgman, La Barbara Williams, and Donyelle Bernice Lamb; one surviving maternal aunt, Bernice Townes; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Woodhouse; 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Viewing: Thursday, January 30, 2025 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 West Berkley Avenue Norfolk, Virginia Celebration of Life: COME IN PERSON OR WATCH ONLINE Friday, January 31, 2025 2:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 West Berkley Avenue Norfolk, Virginia

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    Jackoline Sills says

    To the Lamb family, the Sills family send our deepest condolences. I know Mrs.Barbara prayed for my family for a long time. They were answered . RIP beautiful Spirit.

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    Gracie Butts says

    Sending love and condolences to the family during this difficult time. May God comfort and strengthen you.

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    Machelle Parker says

    My deepest Heartfelt sympathies for The family of Barbara Lamb…A Beautiful inside and out woman of God RIH Barbara 💖🕊🕊🕊

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    Hermoine says

    Sending our love and condolences to the family and loved ones of Barbara Lamb. May your souls find peace during this trying time.

    Love,

    Jacqueline and Hermoine Hamlin

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    Hazer family/Cynthia Miles says

    I’m so sorry for you loss, she was a sweet and funny lady.Our prayers goes out to your family.

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    Verneka and Marcus Hudson says

    LaBarbara and family, May the Lord comfort and keep you during this time of bereavement. Ms. Barbara was an absolute treasure. May the memories of a life well lived forever bring you a smile until you reunite in paradise. Praying for you all.

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    Stephanie Westbrook says

    To the Lamb Family,
    It was truly a Blessing to have known Ms.Barbara..always Happy and Smiling especially when talking about the Lord…she had this Fire about her..she will be missed for sure
    Sending my Heartfelt Condolences to the family..
    May God keep you all during this sad time..
    Until we meet again
    Love you all and Praying for you all

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    Dr. Bristol W. Elliott says

    To Labarbara and the rest of the family my prayers and condolences are with you, May you find peace in the memories of your precious mother. She was indeed a beautiful flower here on earth. Whenever I was in her presence she always captured me with that beautiful smile. May God be with you and keep you.

    Love always,
    Rev. Dr. Bristol W. Elliott

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    Valjean Merritt Bynum says

    Sending condolences to the family of Barbara Lamb. Prayers of strength and healing to all.

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    Tonya Yvette says

    My deepest condolences to you all – I am sorry for your loss – We are all “bonus extended family” through Jada! 🫶🏽🫶🏽 Ms Barbara you will be missed! ☹️☹️

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    Coleen Norman says

    Family you have our deepest sympathy. Ms. Barbara was a joy to know with a loving and beautiful spirit. I’m praying God’s strength and comfort to get you through the days ahead and the memories shared to bring you peace she will be sorry missed. Rest in eternal peace Queen until the trumpet sounds. ♥️🌹
    Norman/Epps family

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    Bernard Lamb says

    Will miss my mom dearly and I know she is in a better place, that’s what makes me feel a little better about loosing her. Rest on my queen

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