Reba Board

By | April 18, 2021

Reba Eileen Board, age 87, of Oak Hill, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  She was born October 17, 1933 in Pomeroy, Ohio to the late Lewis and Rita (Bing) Laudermilt.

She is survived by her son, Thomas (Melissa) Lambert; grandchildren, Lena Hays and John “L.J.” Brooks, Kaylee and Kennedey Lambert; great-grandchildren, Shannon, John, Bryon, Jeffrey, Faden, John and Shelby, and Journeigh Lambert; siblings, Edna King, Carolene Bing, Larry Laudermilt, Arb Laudermilt, Don (Donna) Laudermilt, and Dan (Karen) Laudermilt; great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Eli “Bill” Lambert; daughter, Barbara Wanat; and brothers, Ron and Mark Laudermilt.

Reba was a spitfire, and you never knew what was going to come out of her mouth.  She loved her three dogs and her two cats. After having some health issues, she retired in 1992 after being a nursing assistant and dental hygienist. After retirement, she and Bill farmed and enjoyed playing Bingo. 

Friends may call Monday, April 19, 2021 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill.  Funeral services will immediately follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Dale Geiser officiating.  Burial will follow in Centerpoint Cemetery. Per CDC guidelines and governor recommendations, masks are required indoors. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com