In loving memory

The past few months I've enjoyed serving in our ward's Young Womens presidency. I've learned so much from the other women I serve with and have come to love them.

Among these great women, I met Kelly Lamb. From the get-go Kelly always made me feel like a friend even though she was more than 20 years my senior. The day I was sustained in sacrament meeting, she was sitting behind me. When I sat down she tapped me on the shoulder and excitedly told me how much she looked forward to working with me. Wednesday night last week, Kelly suffered an unexpected stroke. She passed away just this last Wednesday, May 18th. She had a great impact on many lives, including my own. She is missed.

I could recount many stories about the great person that Kelly was even from just the few months that I knew her. I'll just share one of the last opportunities I had to spend time with her. Two nights before her stroke, we had a Relief Society activity on gardening in her back yard. I arrived a little late after work. Kelly took time out from the rest of the group with me so I could have a personal tour of her garden and yard (which was beautiful). When I had to leave, she said good-bye and squeezed my hand like an old friend. It was just a small and simple thing, but significant to me. I will never forget Kelly.

I'm grateful for Kelly's life and example. She did so much for other people. She was a wonderful and Christ-like person who made me want to be better and do more. Her love for God and the gospel is a legacy that I'll cherish. Thank you, Kelly, for making my life better for having known you.