Betty Jean Lamb, 91, of Shelbyville died May 28, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 30th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home Nanette M. Burgnon and Will Overton officiating. Burial will follow at Smotherman Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M.
She was born August 4, 1934, in Bedford County, to her parents, the late James Mitchell and Nannie Lee Lamb.
She was a former employee in the Dietary Department of Bedford
County Medical Center and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Betty is survived by her children, Nanette M. Burgnon (Mark) of
Shelbyville, Annette Welch (David) of Tullahoma, Janette Overton (Gary)
of Nashville, Cathy Lamont (Dan) of Mt. Juliet, Gary Zahorian of
Shelbyville; 6 grandchildren, Wendy Whitaker (Todd), Taressa Wright
(Lance), Chasity Lambert (Chuck), Will Overton (Libby), Luc Zahorian
and Brice Lamont; 6 great-grandchildren, Jesse May, Chase May,
Mason Wright, Maddox Wright, Noah Lambert, Isaiah Lambert; 6
great-great-grandchildren, Ruthie Overton, William Overton, Judson May,
Hank May, Zae May and Maddie May; and her dear friend, Hershel Collins.
The family would like to thank Celebration Way Assisted Living for
making Betty feel at Home and taking good care of her and for the
friendships she made there.
Memorials may be made to the Bedford County Cancer Fund or
Faith Baptist Church.
Hillcrest Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
