Obituary of Joyce M. Sams

Parkersburg, WV - Joyce M. Sams passed away February 19, 2017, at Camden Clark Medical Center, in Parkersburg, WV. She was the loving wife of John E. Sams Sr.. They shared 55 wonderful years together. She loved John and loved her puppies. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of others. Born in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of the late Cecil C. and Josephine C. (Taylor) Hughes. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children John E. Sams Jr., Larry D. Sams, Corrine S. Sams, Cathy J. (Bradley) Craig, Carla M. (Scott) Rees; grandchildren Ashley Sams, Jimmy Davila, Eric Davila, Evan (Amy) Aldretti, Jennifer Marshall, Tyler (Corey) Marshall, Jaine (Jason) Follstad, Amber Craig, AJ (Kylie) Shelton, Brock Monroe, Austin Monroe, David (Melinda) Sams, Elizabeth Sams, Marissa (Jeremiah) Haynes, Brendan Rees, and Cecily Rees; several great and great great grandchildren; her brother Dennis (Joyce) Hughes; sister-in-law Merle Hughes and brother-in-law James (Tita) Sams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers David, Jerry and Thomas Hughes. Services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, February 23, 2017, in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary, in Bedford, IN, with Pastor David Sams officiating. Burial will follow at the Patton Hill Cemetery in Oolitic, IN. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 am until the time of the service. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.