Nancy Ann (Painter) Lamb passed away on February 23, 2025, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Columbia, MO. Nancy was born on February 28, 1941, to Charles and Lillie (Toots) Painter in Milan, MO. On August 20, 1969, she married Gordon Lamb in Monmouth, Illinois. He died February 6, 2012.
She graduated from Danville Iowa High School; received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa; and later received her master’s degree in music at the University of Texas, San Antonio. Nancy enjoyed traveling with Gordon and was a lifelong lover of opera. She enjoyed supporting the Show-Me Opera at the University of Missouri in Columbia, often attending rehearsals as well as performances. She was especially fond of her “sweater girls”.
She is survived by her son, Jon Lamb and wife Kimberley; grandchildren Jackson and Charley; stepson Kirk Lamb; stepson Phillip Lamb and wife Traci; grandchildren Kelsey (Magnum) Peterson, and Kourtney (Justin) Williams.
Nancy was proceeded in death by her parents Charles and Lillie Painter and her husband Dr. Gordon H. Lamb.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Show Me Opera in Columbia, MO, by contacting maierk@missouri.edu or calling 573-882-5518.
A private family graveside service will be held at Long Creek Cemetery in rural Danville. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.