Sherrie Lou Sams

Sherrie Lou ?Lucy? Sams, 47, of Chauncey, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1959 in Fairfield Co., daughter of Jean Schoonover Ball. Sherrie was married to Lane R. Sams of Chauncey, for 28 years.

Sherrie really loved and enjoyed her family and friends and going to her grandchildren?s ball games and activities. She was the neighborhood mom to many kids over the years and she was an avid bingo player.

In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by one son, John Shawna Sams of Chauncey; two daughters, Jillian Sams of Gallipolis and Jenna David Clark Sams of Chauncey; five grandchildren, Michael, Cody, Samantha and Shawn Sams and Michael David ?MJ? Clark all of Chauncey; two nephews, Bryan Ball and Barry Lowery Jr.; two nieces, Erin Lowery and Kelly Lowery; two sisters, Darlene Frazier of Chauncey and Debbie Barry Lowery Sr. of Glouster; two sisters-in-law, Lorrene Byrd of Georgia and Rebecca Nelson of Albany; one brother in law William Sams of Athens and special friends Lillian, Paula, and Katie.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John ?Jigger? and Lena Schoonover with whom she was raised; one uncle, William Schoonover; one aunt, Marcella Wolfe and mother and father-in-law Harold and Doris Sams.

Funeral services will be held 7 P.M. Friday, March 2, 2007 at the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville, with Rev. Dean Blackburn officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 4-7 P.M.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to Appalachian Community Hospice, 30 Herrold Ave., Athens, OH 45701.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com