Norita Sams

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Norita Sams was born April 12, 1957 in Buffalo, New York to Narlee and Willie Lee Sams, Sr.

Norita was a very loving and dedicated grandmother. She was a person who kept you laughing all the time. She enjoyed going to school events and going to school having breakfast with her grandchildren. She was faithful to her church. She attended Greater Love Outreach Ministries where she served working on the Church Building Fund, Pastors Aide and Outreach. She enjoyed and took pride working diligently with her leaders. Norita was a people’s person and loved all. She would strike up a conversation anywhere with people inviting them to church and conversing about family.

Norita was a called from labor on this earth to eternal rest on Friday September, 27, 2019. Norita is preceded in death by her mother, Narlee Sams; father, Willie Lee Sams, Sr.; grandmother, Daisy Garner; sister Gracie McCrary; brothers, Willie Thomas, , Ernest Madison, Eddie Thomas, Sr., and James Thomas; aunt, Lucy Bridges; son, Ivie Sams; and granddaughter, Ivani Sams.

Norita leaves to cherish her memories, granddaughter, Taylor Woodruff; daughter, Jovonne (Juan) Jenkins-Townsend; son, Joseph (Tabitha) Jenkins; daughter in law, Yolanda Sams; sisters, Marcia Sams-Banks, Edith Palmer, Donna (Ronald) Sams-Schute; brother, Willie L. (Linda) Sams, Jr.; extended family best friend and sisters: Brenda Greathouse (BFF), Kathy Dean-Houins, and Aunt Val.

Visitation 11AM and Funeral Service 12PM Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Christ Community Church, 2249 E. 5th Ave.

Condolence Messages

  1. Inez Petty-Hale

    Please accept my prayers and condolences. Our families have been together for a long time. This is a sad occasion for all of us.

  2. Kathy L Hollins

    My bestie I can’t believe you are gone I miss you so much I no we will see each other again I miss talking to you but you are at peace

  3. Linda Cockrell Family

    Sams Family,
    Our condolences go out to you during this trying time. Please know that God is too wise to make a mistake. God knows and He cares for you. Continue to keep you eyes looking up to the Lord for comfort and strength. God bless and keep you both now and forever. Much Love!

  4. Norita and I went to elementary and junior high school together. Many of mornings she would come to my house (on 21th St) and we would walk to school together.
    Over the years I thought about her and hoped she was well and happy.
    May she rest in peace.
    Family stay together strong and REMEMBER HER SMILE!

  5. There are no words to express the sorrow in our hearts. Please except our deepest sympathy. In times of distress we need comfort that soothes the heart. May the peace of God guard your hearts. Thoughts of peace.

  6. To The Sams Family! You Have My Deepest Sympathy! Frances Neal & The Neal Family

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