Claudia Hambly

Claudia Lucille Hambly, 82, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born September 11, 1939 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Beulah (nee Higgins) Greene.

Lucille was raised in Lynch, Kentucky until her father moved the family north to Elyria, Ohio for work. She then attended and graduated from Clearview High School. Following graduation, she began working as a secretary for the school district. When her brother came home on leave with the Air Force he introduced the family to his new friend John L. Hambly, who happened to live in the next town over. The two were married and set up their home in Sheffield Lake on the Hambly homestead. Lucille was a nurse for many years, and she was Past Matron of Day Chapter 479 Order of the Eastern Star.

Lucille is survived by her children Melissa Halstead (Russell), Katherine Hambly-Fisher, and John Edward Hambly (April Asbury); grandchildren Veronica Scarberry, John Tyler Vasitas, Joshua A. Halstead (Libby), and Jonathan Halstead (Hillary); two great grandchildren; sister Priscilla Fry (Charles); and sister-in-law Inge Greene. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John L. Hambly; grandchildren Jeremiah Halstead, Jacob Halstead, and Jessica Halstead; and brother John Henry Greene.

Friends and family may call Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm for a visitation at Busch Funeral Home 163 Avon Belden Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012 with an Eastern Star service at the conclusion. Funeral service will by Friday, July 8, 2022 at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Avon. 440-933-3202 www.buschcares.com