Ava Deann Lamb, age 68, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. A graveside service was held at the Benjamin Cemetery Friday, June 18, 2025, with Rev. Joe Walton officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City, Texas.
Deann was born September 24, 1956 in Seymour, Texas, to Francis Lloyd “Dutch” and Imagean (Nunley) Young. She attended school in Benjamin, Texas, and graduated in 1975. Deann married Joe David Lamb on May, 22, 1982 (divorced 1986) and became a dedicated and loving mother to her son David Anthony Lamb, who was born on May 22, 1986.
She lived most of her life in Benjamin before entering the Munday Nursing Center in 2012, where she became a valuable resident who participated in all of the activities. Her pleasant personality and satirical sense of humor were well known and appreciated as advocate for her friends and staff members. She was always quick with a smile and funny remark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Lloy and Imagean Young; her sister, Brenda Goleager; her brother, Michael Lloyd Young; and her son, David Anthony Lamb.
She is survived by her aunt Bile Faye Cummings, her uncle Howard “Butch” Young and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to the Munday Nursing Center Activity Fund.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.