Janet Virginia Byrd Lam, 81, of Harrisonburg, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.

Mrs. Lam was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Harrisonburg, and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel Landes Byrd.

She worked in the Admissions Office at James Madison University for 17 years before retiring in 1977. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg and was also in the Harrisonburg Women's Club.

On Nov. 30, 1944, she married Gilmer Lam, who survives.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Michael Lam of Harrisonburg; a brother, Bobby Joe Byrd of Bunker Hill, W.Va.; and seven grandchildren.

The Revs. Larry Thompson and Derrick Parson will conduct the funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Harrisonburg.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg-Rockingham SPCA, P.O. Box 413, Harrisonburg, VA 22803.

	11. 20-05-2008 07:23
	Dear Neighbors, We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Steve lost his Dad last year on May 2 and I lost my Mom last year on May 2. We feel your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers each day. Steve and Karen

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	12. 02-06-2008 07:16
	A wonderful friend and neighbor. Janet and Gilmer were among the first to welcome us to Hillview many years ago. She always had a smile, a wave and a friendly word for everyone.

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