Margaret Payne Lamb

Margaret Elizabeth Payne Lamb, 88, of Greeneville, passed away Saturday morning at Laughlin Memorial Hospital with family by her bedside. She was born December 20, 1924, the daughter of the late Charlie and Minnie Graham Payne in Greene County, Tenn.

She was a long-time member of Carters Station Church (Albany) but attended Lick Creek Valley Freewill Baptist Church in Mosheim as long as her health permitted.

She was a devoted housewife, mother and grandmother. She contributed several years of her life as a healthcare provider. She had a longing to care for the sick and elderly, becoming attached to them as she would talk and comfort them during their sickness.

She was so admired for her love for her husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends. She made a difference in the lives of others for her tender kindness and overwhelming love. Our Mother held her children’s hands for a while, but she will remain in our hearts forever.

She was her happiest when she had the love of her life (Woodrow) with her, but after he passed, she longed to be surrounded by her grandchildren and children. She was married to Woodrow Hix Lamb on Dec. 21, 1946 and they shared 64 precious years together.

Survivors include: her sons and daughters-in-law: Danny and Darlene Lamb of Afton, Wayne and Ruth Lamb of Beaufort, S.C., and Bryce and Kathy Lamb of Greeneville; her daughters and sons-in-law: Ann Hixson and Gary Shelton of Mosheim, and Gail and Larry Landers of Greeneville; 14 grandchildren and spouses: Chris and Connie Lamb, Kerri and Steven Munsey, Brett and Tammy Lamb, Angel and Robert Gay, Tina and Kevin Gentry, Waynette and William Payne, Lisa and Roger Greene, Brandi and Rev. Tim Roach, Cel and Lisa Marie Hixson, Stephen and Lannette Hixson, Brian and Amanda Hixson, Josh and Dawneen Landers, Brooke and Carrol Laws, Chris and Nikki Landers, 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; two sisters: Helen Murdock and Louise Watson both of Mosheim: two sister-in-laws and a brother-in-law: Nell Shipley of Johnson City and Sarah and Glenn Cutshall of Greeneville; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends, including: Michelle and Jimmy Painter, Martha Hipps, Jimmy and Brenda Newman, Larry Blazer, Shelia Pruitt, Kris and Janelle McHugh and Felita Kilday.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Basil Payne, George Payne, Minnis Payne and James Payne.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Kiser-Rose Hill Chapel. Services will be conducted by Rev. Tim Roach and Rev. David Dugger.

Interment will be in Carter’s Station Cemetery in Mosheim.

Pallbearers will be grandsons: Chris Lamb, Brett Lamb, Celestine Hixson, Stephen Hixson, Brian Hixson, and Josh Landers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Maynard Austin, Garry Lamb, Darwin Lamb, George Payne, and Ricky "Calvin" Watson.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the Laughlin Healthcare Center, the staff at Laughlin Memorial Hospital, for their dedication and caring service received.