Stephanie Marie Sams' Obituary
Stephanie Marie Sams, age 37, of Marine City, passed away with her daughter by her side on April 1, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1987 to Timothy Sams and Annette Schwartz. Stephanie was a graduate of Riverview East; class of 2005. She met Bill LaFave in 2007 and they have enjoyed 18 years of love and companionship. Stephanie was an outdoors enthusiast. She loved being barefoot out in the sunshine. Stephanie found peace in being on the beach and by the water. She went to various beaches around the state. It didn’t matter where the beach was, as long as she had her feet in the sand, she was happy. She enjoyed camping trips all over the state. The park in Ruby, was her and the families main get-away. Stephanie also liked the trips up north, barbequing, and truly cherished the time she spent with her family. Family meant everything to her. She was a passionate Lions fan, who never missed watching a game. Stephanie especially loved her cat Oscar Kitty Kitty and 2 dogs, Iris and Little Dog. She was a very big reader in her spare time, you would always catch her reading on her tablet or her hard cover books. Stephanie was a generous person, who had a knack for caring for kids. She looked after many children around the neighborhood. Her selflessness and compassionate heart will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Ella Sams; father, Timothy Sams; mother, Annette (Kevin) Schwartz; siblings, Jessica Sams, Rocky (Tiffany Martin) Sams; significant other, Bill LaFave; grandmother, Joanne Sams; nieces and nephews, Brielle, Kyra, Kameron, Bryan “Bubba”, Melody, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and special family members and friends.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, John Sams; Joseph (Donna) Korzeniewski; aunt, Evelyn Wambach.
Cremation arrangements with Young Funeral Home, China Twp. A memorial service will be on Sunday, April 6th at 2:00 pm. With visitation from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Due to Stephanies dedication to the Detroit Lions, the family asks those attending the services, dress up in Lions gear in Stephanies honor. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
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