Mary Samu

Mary Samu obituary, Newland, NC

Mary Samu

Mary Samu Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland on May 2, 2025.

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Mary M. Samu, age 61, of Elk Park, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 3, 2025 at her residence.She was born on December 25, 1963 in Hartford County, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Johnny Jarvis Samu and the late Sandra Stewart Paine.Mary spent 40+ years as a Registered Nurse, taking care of those who needed her. She loved Reading, Gardening, painting, music and loved everything about the Ocean. She was a friend to everyone she met and fiercely loyal to the ones she loved. Mary was the true definition of Love, from friendship, Nursing, being a Mother, a wife, and a Mimi... she gave 100% of her heart to everything she did. Mary leaves behind the love of her life, her husband of 39 years, Mike Cable of the home; daughter, Johna (Jesse Lomeli) Cable of Elk Park, NC; Mimi to three grandchildren, Riley Lomeli, Carter Lomeli, Olivia Lomeli; Four Sisters, Johnna Samu of Oakridge, TN, Bitsy Jones of Oakridge, TN, Sandi White of Macon, GA, Denise Bouharna of Raleigh, NC; brother, Donnie Payne of Oakridge, TN.Services for Mary will be held at a later date.Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the family by visiting our website www.rsfh.netThe care of Mary and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.(828) 733-2121
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(828) 733-2121
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