GERALYN A. LAMB
Geralyn Ann Knoll-Lamb Born in Ft Huachuca, Az on August 12th, 1958 to Bob and Arlene Knoll.
The oldest of 6 children, has gone to her Heavenly home at the age of 66, after a 15 month battle with cancer, with her beloved family at her side. She had a passion for all things outdoors; camping, hiking, scuba diving, spear fishing and searching below the surface of the gulf waters for ancient shark teeth. She will be missed by many, but never forgotten, especially that contagious unforgettable laugh.
Known by many of her friends as Speed, a nickname given to her by her former Kearney State College softball coaches. This came from her 48 year Hershey High School record of 11.1 in the 100 yard dash.
The record still remains unbeaten to this day.
She received her undergraduate from Kearney State and then went on to Virginia Tech to get her Masters in Psychology. From there she moved to Clearwater Florida and worked for Sun Coast Hospice for 30 years as a Psych/Social Leader and Supervisor.
On May 7th, 2014 , she was united in marriage to the long time love of her life, Alan Lamb in St. Petersburg Florida. They made their home in Seminole Florida where they resided for 14 years. They then moved to Madeira Beach for 5 years and recently bought a home in Lake Butler, Florida.
Geralyn was preceded in death by her parents Bob and Arlene Knoll of Hershey, NE.
In-law parents Bill and Dee Lamb of Beaver City. Brother in-law Monty Bland, Sister in-laws Cindy Hunt and Pam Lamb, and nephews Rick Hunt and Justin Bland.
She leaves behind her loving husband Alan of Lake Butler, Florida and daughter Chelby Lamb and friend Tristen of Great Bend, KS and Grandson William Fricke. Sister Kendra (Tim) Betts of California, Brothers Daren (Silja) Knoll of Lake City, FL, Klynn Knoll of Central City, NE Brent Knoll of Miami, FL and Karry (Marla) Knoll of St. Paul, MN. Sisters in Law Cheryl Bland of Albuquerque, NM, Terri Jean (Ron) Rosenkoetter of Boise, ID, Brothers in law Van Lamb of Beaver City and Denny (Sandy) Hunt of Alma, NE. 5 aunts and uncles, 15 nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
There will not be a funeral service per Geralyn’s request. Instead, a full body donation and cremation was elected for study and medical research.
