Mrs. Irene E. Carter, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky died at her home on Friday, March 18, 2016.
Mrs. Carter was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on May 22, 1931 to the late Earl Lamb and Novella (Wilkerson) Lamb. Mrs. Carter retired from Murray State University as a facility technician. After her retirement she later worked at Wal-Mart in the bakery department. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband Andy Carter; two brothers, Charles and Gene Lamb; and by one sister, Willie Mae Winchester.
Mrs. Carter is survived by two daughters, Andrea C. Sheridan and husband John of Murray, Kentucky and Peggy Mitchell and husband Larry of Big Rapids, Michigan; two brothers, Dan Lamb and wife Barbara of Howell, Michigan and William "Dub" Lamb and wife Carol of Nashville, Tennessee; as well four grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 23 ,2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Coldwater Church of Christ Cemetery with burial to follow. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.