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Cathleen Sams Obituary
Cathleen K. (Williams) Sams
59, of Eaton Ohio, passed away after a long illness on July 7th, 2025.
Cathleen loved animals and her pets, especially her little dogs. At one point she was taking care of two diabetic dogs at the same time, giving them a longer, happier life filled with love. She enjoyed playing Chess and had a Pokémon hobby where she bought and sold cards. She will be dearly missed.
Preceded in death by her husband, Reecel Sams and her parents Carl Williams and Judy Todd, and her nephew Joshua Todd Williams. She is survived by two sisters, Carla Wall and Carol Williams, and one brother Anthony Williams, as well as a niece Judy Williams (Robert Anthony Burrows), a great-nephew Matthew Vaughn, and aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at a later time. The family requests donations be made to a local humane society.
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