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Jeanne Colleen (Kennedy) Lamb passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024. Although she is in a better place of our Lord God, she will be missed by many.
Colleen was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 26, 1936. She was the daughter of Robert Emmet Kennedy II and Rosetta Vinson Kennedy (both deceased) and sister of Robert E. Kennedy III. Colleen was the proud mother of five children; Arthur Lamb (deceased), Howard Lamb, Barbara Lamb, Sylvia Hendricks (husband Robert {deceased}), and Deborah Lamb. She was the grandmother of seven grandchildren (Joe {deceased}, Jennifer, Janna, Crystal, Miranda, Lydia, and Emily) and thirteen great-grandchildren (Jayden, Jasper, Braedon, Briar, Landun, Kyla, Ivy, Arya, Soraya, Lorelei, Elliott, Jonah, and Margot).
Colleen was a poetic woman who loved thinking and creating. She was a prolific writer, jotting down thoughts and on various scraps of paper; her mind running faster than her pen. She was proud of her writing and would often read it aloud to others. Colleen loved music and her talent for creative writing crossed over into original songs. One of the most memorable was “Little Pink Ribbons” inspired by her youngest daughter, Deborah, at a very young age.
Colleen was self-taught in many aspects of her life and later earned a BA degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. It was no surprise that she continued to develop her knowledge about various topics following her degree. It was this dedication to learning that helped her speak with many people about a wide variety of topics. These in-depth and interesting conversations are some of the many personable things people cherished about Colleen.
Colleen was a people person who actively listened to others. She was genuinely curious about others' lives, asking questions to know more. Colleen had a true interest in others and offered careful advice when she felt it may be helpful to their situations. The acceptance of others will always be remembered. Colleen had a way of valuing all people, regardless of their background or beliefs. People were just people to Colleen.
Family and friends of Colleen Lamb have lost a wonderful person. She was a kind human being. Knowing Colleen, she would want us to continue our lives and keep our fond memories of her close. Honoring her with positive thoughts will be the best way to remember this wonderfully beautiful woman.
Colleen described her funeral as a celebration, not a black covered chapel. Feel free to put aside your black attire and wear something colorful for her.
The Celebration of Life for Colleen will be held on Sunday, October 13, at 2:00 pm at Brown’s Funeral Service, 4900 West US Hwy 70, Durant, OK 74701. A graveside service will follow at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Oklahoma.
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