Helen-Sample-Obituary

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Helen Louise Sample

Springfield, Illinois

Apr 7, 1927 – Nov 21, 2025

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BORN
April 7, 1927
DIED
November 21, 2025
LOCATION
Springfield, Illinois

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Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home - Springfield Obituary

Helen Louise Sample of Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of Springfield, died on November 21, 2025, at age 98.

She was born in Salisbury, Illinois, in 1927 to Anna Young Williams and H.E. Williams. She grew up on a family farm there. She and her mother moved to Springfield, Illinois,...

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Rest in peace, Helen.
Helen will be in my thoughts when I have my daily orange juice, which both of us enjoyed this particular brand. Helen is missed and will be warmly remembered by family and friends.
Rest in peace, Helen.

Helen will surely be missed by my family. Especially, by my 90-year-old Mother. She was very compassionate and humble. We met Helen 10 years ago when we became neighbors. Helen and my Mother Maria bonded within days of becoming neighbors. Helen would come and visit my mother although she struggled with her eyesight. My mother unable to do much as shortly after they met underwent open heart surgery...and Beautiful Helen always made her visit to ensure my mother was ok. I always made sure she...

This dear woman will always be Mrs. Sample to me from the high school days when Judy first brought me to the Samples’ welcoming home. I’ve known few people as wise, kind, resilient and loving as Mrs. Sample. She is greatly missed by all who knew her.

You will truly be missed Grandma Helen! Thank you for always being so sweet, kind, and loving towards my family and I. We love you!

I will miss you so much. You were the kindest, generous and most loving mother-in-law a daughter-in-law could ever ask for. May you rest in peace. Love you mom, Bea.

We are saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I have many happy memories of my family visits with your family in the 1960’s and 1970’s

I am so sad to hear this. I always enjoyed our Colorado vacations and she was always so kind. Enjoy your memories.

Very sorry for your loss, one of our favorite Aunts.