Jerry Ann McLamb, dedicated nurse
Jerry Ann McLamb, 71, of Milton passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
Jerry was born April 28, 1947, and raised in Milton, and later on her parents’ farm in Ellendale. She was the daughter of the late W. Cecil Sr., and Helen Williams Carpenter.
Nursing was Jerry’s calling, and she graduated from the Beebe School of Nursing class of 1968. She practiced as a dedicated registered nurse for 50 years, spending a large part of her career with Beebe Home Health Care. In 2012, Jerry retired from full-time nursing and carried her nursing skills into the community with Beebe Healthcare’s Population Health. During her career, Jerry was a mentor to many, and sat on many professional committees.
Jerry was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. A particular highlight for her each year was helping her granddaughters prepare crafts and jellies for the Delaware State Fair, and enjoying the week with them attending the fair. Jerry also enjoyed lunches with her cousins, Beebe co-workers and nursing school classmates.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Donald R. McLamb Sr.; two children, Sandra G. M. Selzer and husband Chris of Avondale, Pa., and Donald R. McLamb Jr., and wife Tracy of Bear; three granddaughters, Hannah Gracyn McLamb, Kelsie Anne McLamb and Abigail Helen Selzer; a brother, Superior Court Judge the Hon. William C. Carpenter Jr. and wife Marilyn of Wilmington; a niece, Sarah Allison Johnson and husband Andrew; and a nephew, Richard L. Powers Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, with a time of visitation for family and friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested in Jerry’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, or Beebe Medical Foundation, designated to Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
