Andrea Marie Lamb

Andrea Marie Lamb, age 74, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Andrea was born March 30, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Benoit)  Frank. She married Jerome T. Lamb in Aurora, IL.  The marriage ended in divorce and he passed away in 1975.  Andrea grew up in Aurora, IL and graduated Mount Saint Francis High School.  She worked as a secretary for Barber Green Machinery Co.  After her retirement she moved to Southern Illinois in 2010 to live near her daughter.  Andrea loved her pet "Buddy" and enjoyed crocheting, watching the hummingbirds at her feeder and considered herself the Self Proclaimed "Grumpy Old Lady".   Andrea has two very important friends and caregivers that meant a great deal to her. Thank you Juanita and Kim.  

She is survived by one daughter, Colette A. (Joshua) Downey of Marion, IL; six grandchildren, Michel Lamb, Danielle Cornelius, Noah Cornelius, Matthew Cornelius, Nicholas Erickson, and Hannah Downey; and three great-grandchildren, Zoie Lamb, Rowyn Lamb, and Thomas Lamb.  She is preceded in death by her former husband Jerome T. Lamb; her parents, Carl N. and Marie Frank; and one brother, Jim Frank.

No services are scheduled at this time.  Blue Funeral Home in Marion, Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements.