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Deborah Samuels Obituary

Samuels, Deborah Renee Preston Age 55 of Gary, Indiana passed away at Methodist north lake Hospital on Friday July 29th, 2011. Deborah leaves to forever cherish her memory: Her loving and devoted husband of 31 years, Frederick D. Samuels ("Ba'"); her stepson, Keith Samuels (Tracey), of Indianapolis, Indiana; her daughter, Meachun Clark, of Los Angeles, California; her son, Frederick ("Ricky") (India) Samuels, of Indianapolis, Indiana; her grandchildren, Jasmin and Sidney, both of Indianapolis, Indiana; her loving sisters and brothers, JoAnn Sams, Annette Austin (Donald), Yvonne Smith, Isaac Preston, Jr. (Justine), all of Gary, Indiana, Dorothy Preston, of Washington, D.C., Gerald Preston (Dora), of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Geraldine White, of Racine, Wisconsin; her godchildren, Joseph (Joe) White, of Gary, Indiana and Jasmine White, of Racine, Wisconsin, one brother-in-law, Jerome Samuels of East Chicago, IN and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Edward Preston, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Preston; her daughter, Mia Clark; and her sister, Cecelia Preston. Visitation will be Wenesday from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Divinity Funeral Home 3831 Main St. East Chicago, IN. Funeral Services will be Thursday August 4th, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Zion MBC, 3939 Drummond Street, East Chicago, In. Rev. Dr. Charles Thompson, officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary, In. Professional Services rendered to Divinity Funeral Home.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Aug. 3, 2011.

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Calvin Dodds,Jr.

August 21, 2011

To the Preston Family on behalf of the Dodds' Family sorry to hear about the loss of someone so dear. May God comfort you with knowing she is resting in peace.She will always remain in our hearts.Love you Debra -God Bless.

Tracy Robinson

August 12, 2011

Fred Samuels and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of Deborah. My thoughts and prayers remain with you during this time.

Donna Davis-Murphy

August 11, 2011

Hi, Sam and Preston family,
Sorry to here about your lost of Debra. May GOD keep his arms around you all, He will see you through. Love Ya! My Prayers are with you.

Robyn Mays

August 8, 2011

To Dot and Family you have an prayer on my lips for you and Debs family at this time of lost, May God Bless.

Martice Herron

August 6, 2011

To Meachun and her Family: Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very closs in every thought and prayer. God Bless you.

Victor & Shelia Herron

August 6, 2011

To Deborah's Family: May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. We will always remember her beautiful smile.

Kevin (Debbie) Clark

August 6, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

August 6, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gale Hearne

August 6, 2011

To Elder Issac Preston and Family: I am praying for peace, comfort, and strength in this difficult time for you and your family.

August 5, 2011

"To the Samuels and Preston Family: May the Lord comfort and give you peace for the lost of your loved one. I was a high school classmate of Deborah. " Richard Knight - Bay Point, CA and the Knight Family - Gary, IN

Elizabeth Gamard

August 5, 2011

Dearest Dorothy: I am so saddened by this news. I am saying a prayer for both you and your family. Your sister is certainly at peace now; I have been thinking about you, that you too may find peace on this earth during this difficult time. Love, Elizabeth

Mrs. Myrna Frith- Hackett

August 4, 2011

To our brother Fred and the entire family our prayers are with you. May God peace comfort you at this time. Our family will continue to keep you in our prayers.

August 4, 2011

My dearest Dorothy, please accept my deepest condolences.
I wish you a great patience and stamina for the major loss of your beloved sister. I am sure she is resting in peace,and serenity.
With Much affection.
Mitra

Marvin & Arnetta Spinks

August 4, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Debra G Brown

August 4, 2011

Mrs. Austin & Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We are always here for you. Love The Family

Dorothy Holmes-Dickinson

August 4, 2011

To my sisters in Christ Annette, JoAnn, Terri and Jasmine, it is with heavy heart that I express my sympathies for the passing of your beloved sister and aunt. Know that you can trust in the strength and comfort God will provide.

ANNETTE SIMMONS

August 4, 2011

TO ELDER PRESTON AND THE ENTIRE SAMUEL FAMILY, WE THE SIMMONS FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. ANNETTE, MICKEY,DEVY & KENNETH

August 4, 2011

To Eld. Issac, The Preston and Samuels Families; earth has no sorrows that HEAVEN cannot heal. Know that are prayers are with you during this time. If you need us please dont hesitate to call. Emile and Conzy Randolph Gary, IN

August 4, 2011

To the Samuel's family and Preston family...You have my thoughts and prayers during this difficult and sorrowful time. I knew Deb through Dorothy many years ago and am reminded again today of her wonderful smile and joyful laughter. Love and prayers to you all. Pat Williams

August 4, 2011

your friend and neigbor she will be sadly miss a very good friend love you all Maggie Cobb

Leota Bowen

August 3, 2011

I was so sad to here of Debbie's passing, but the lord had other plans for her. She is now free of any pain and seeing the loved one she had missed while here on earth. I know that the Samuels and Preston family have many, many warm memories of her. May God comfort you and give you peace, she has gone home.
Leota Wilson Bowen
Winfred (Buzz) Bowen
The Wilson Family

August 3, 2011

Cousin Fred and family,
Just letting you know you have my thoughts and prayers regarding the loss of Deborah. God will see you safely through this time. Gerri

August 3, 2011

to the samuel's family i worked with deb at valu mart and walmart my prayers are with you at this time donna.m.

Charles Swope

August 3, 2011

We will miss you Class of 74 Horace Mann. Prayer for the family

Minietta Nelson

August 3, 2011

To the Samuels and Entire Preston Family,

May God comfort you at this time. Our prayers are with you.

The Coleman Family

Carla Heflin

August 3, 2011

Dear family, I was so saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. I pray for you all that you have God's peace and mercy as you experience her homegoing. God's plan is always best. Love and prayers to you all.

JACK & MYRTLE MATEEN

August 3, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

MYRA CROWDER-JONES

August 3, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Michael H. & Ermalene D. (Neice) Gault Sr

August 3, 2011

Fred & Family,
Deborah is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort, read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,11-15,17,19,20 & 22. Me & Deborah go wayyy back, late 60's, early 70's. May God bless you and the family, and Deborah be in The Book of Life.

Trilby L. Browning-Harmon

August 3, 2011

Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can Not Heal

Bridgett Harmon

August 3, 2011

Fred and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I have lots of good memories talking to Deborah had our Family get togethers.

Ziti Wilson

August 3, 2011

Her Journey's Just Begun

Don't think of her as gone away-her journey's just begun, life holds so many facets-this earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how she must be wishing that you could know today how nothing but your sadness can really pass away.

And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched...for nothing loved is ever lost-and she was loved so much.

From Dorothy's Co-Worker

Kesha Abdul Mateen

August 3, 2011

Sending prayers and support to the entire Preston Family from Washington, DC

Terri Sams

August 3, 2011

I was one of the lucky relatives who attended Deborah's 55th birthday dinner on 7/13/11. None of us realized it would be her last, but what a joyous time we had. And, at her birthday celebration, my aunt had the most serene smile...what a lasting memory. Remembering the good times.

Rest in Peace, Aunt Deborah! You will be missed, but your spirit lives on.

Your Loving Niece,

Terri Ann (as she always called me)

Dale Peace

August 3, 2011

Dear Samuels and Preston Family

Debbie and I worked together at the Gary City Clerk's office many, many years ago. After she started dating Fred, we would worship together at Zion until I moved away. Debbie will be missed not only by you, her loving family, but by all who knew her. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, as well as my prayers. May the fond memories that you shared with Debbie help in some way to ease your sorrow.

Dale (Liggins)

NETTIE COLLINS

August 3, 2011

TO FRED,..MECHAUN, RICKY AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY,
DEBORAH WAS NOT ONLY MY FRIEND BUT A SISTER TO ME,,WE SHARED ALOT OF LOVE WITH ONE ANOTHER,,,DEBORAH WAS A SWEETHEART AND I THANK GOD THAT I WAS IN HER LIFE AND I WAS ABLE TO BOND WITH HER AND BE HER FRIEND,,,NO MORE PAIN AND TROUBLE, DEBORAH,,,R.I.P...YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMEMBERED BY NETTIE AND FAMILY

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