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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Fielding Lewis
August 14, 2013
Mark and Gidget,
I was so shocked and saddened by your loss. May you find peace and solace in your memories of her.
Alex Gallagher
August 11, 2013
Samantha will be dearly missed. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Janet Vaden
August 8, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Glen Eastman
August 8, 2013
Mark, Donna & Shawn,
I did not know Sam well; however, she always greeted me with a warm smile when I did see her. There is no way I can understand your pain. Please know that since I heard the tragic news, my thoughts and prayers have been with you. Take heart in the fact that she will be eternally happy in the presence of the Lord.
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Jewel Fields
August 7, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Mary Bruce
August 7, 2013
Mark and Donna,
I was truly sorry to hear you have lost someone so precious to your heart. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Georgette Dausey
August 7, 2013
Heaven has a new angel. She was so special & so loved by all her new her.
I will miss her. All my prayers to you and the family.
Theresa Willson
August 7, 2013
Shawn, I was so shock to hear the news about Sam! I still can not believe that she was taken from you at such an early age. She will look over and watch out for you my friend. I will miss her so much. Mark and Donna, I don't know what to say with what the two of you are going through as your children are not suppose to go before you. All of you are in my prayers and in my heart.
Dana gay
August 7, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Samantha was a special person and will be greatly missed.
Casey & Jayne Salo
August 6, 2013
Shawn,
Our prayers are with you and your family for your devastating loss. May God bless and keep you all.
Dawn & Marguerite
August 5, 2013
For Mark, Donna and Shawn: We can't think of any words to bring you comfort at this exact moment. We are so sorry for what you all are going through. Time will heal some of the hurt, but for now, focus on the good times and memories to help get you through. Know that we are thinking of you and please let us know if there's anything we can do.
Margaret Mize Jones
August 5, 2013
Donna and Mark, I am so saddened by your loss. Sam was a beautiful little girl and though I did not get to meet her as a grown woman, I'm sure she is lovely. I remember her popping into the office on many occasions. Know that God is with you both and my families prayers are with you.
Kim Taylor
August 5, 2013
Please accept my heartfelt condolence on the loss of your beloved Samantha.
I worked with her at Promotional Considerations and will miss her.
You are in my prayers and may God grant you peace.
August 5, 2013
Please accept my heartfelt condolence on the loss of your beloved Samantha.
I worked with her at Promotional Considerations and I will miss her.
You are in prayers and may God grant you peace.
Theresa Lindamood
August 5, 2013
Donna & Mark & Shawn, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your hearts are extremely heavy with sadness at this time but hopefully you will find some comfort in remembering all of the great memories each of you have to celebrate Sam's life! My deepest sympathy to each of you and your extended family as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelia Johnson-Warren
August 5, 2013
Donna, and Mark,
I'm deeply saddened by the news of Sam. My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to you both. God love you, and so do I.
Shelia
Andy Verostko
August 5, 2013
I am truly saddened by your loss Shawn.. Know that you are in my prayers..
Katie Crooks
August 5, 2013
My deepest condolences on such a very hard loss of someone so young and full of life. Thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Terry Davis
August 5, 2013
This was such sad news. I am very sorry for your loss. May God look over you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin Carter - (District #1)
August 5, 2013
Mark & Donna,
My thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your family during this troubled time. May God bless you all.
Virginia Diehl
August 4, 2013
Sorry for the loss of a very special lady.. my Prayers are with you an the family..
Gayle Parrish
August 4, 2013
Donna and Mark, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I'll always remember Sam's big smile and adorable freckles. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
With deepest sympathy, Gayle Parrish
Brad & Kaye Snyder
August 4, 2013
Dear Shawn,
May God Bless you through this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We spend a wonderful weekend with you both on a visit to Richmond. (Nikki Snyder's parents)
Blaire Jones
August 4, 2013
I was very saddened by the news of losing Sam, she was a true sweetheart and will be missed.
August 4, 2013
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family.
Donna Propst
BJ Hice
August 4, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Sam as a beautiful young girl coming to the office to spend time with her Dad. You and your Angel are in my prayers.
August 4, 2013
We were shocked and deeply saddened on hearing the news of your beautiful Samantha. May God Bless you and comfort you during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sonny and Barbara Catlett
DAVE & LIZ WHITE
August 4, 2013
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.SAM WILL SURE BE MISSED .MAY THE LOVE OF GOD FILL THE EMPTY HOLE IN YOUR HEARTS UNTIL YOU SEE YOUR LOVE ONE AGAIN IN HEAVEN
Pam Hood
August 4, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family and my prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home
August 4, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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