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Shirley Samples Obituary

SHIRLEY "QUEEN" SAMPLES (72) Retired three-time cocktail bar owner, passed peacefully on September 20th, 2007 after a two-year fight against lung cancer. Born April 11th, 1935 in Nottingham, England. Shirl moved to San Bernardino in early `70s as an Air Force wife. Shirl touched the lives of many and will be missed by her daughters: Joanna aka JoMo and Janene, her grandchildren; Jessica, Shaun and Sharon, siblings; Dale and Alma in UK, numerous family members in UK and So CA and countless friends who have been her cherished support system. Predeceased by Father Henry, Mother Eva, and husbands Ruben and Joel, and many friends and family. Queen Shirl will be remembered for her spirit, strong will, sense of humor, bravery in facing life's challenges, hard work, independence, gift of gab, #1 Burger in SB at The Jet and her love and devotion for her family, colleagues and friends. She loved knitting, BBC America, helping others, socializing, Art Laboe concerts, listening to 99.1 KGGI, and was an Anheiser-Busch Honorary Brew Master and a member of the Eagles. A memorial visitation will be held from 1p-3p on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at AARON/Mark B. Shaw: 1525 N. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, 92404. Celebration of Life to follow at 4p-evening at the Fraternal Order of Eagles: 895 E. 9th St., San Bernardino 92410. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist the Eagles charities, make payable to LADIES AUXILLARY FOE 506, notate Queen Shirl Fund and send to address above. Thank you and God Bless.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Sep. 28, 2007.

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Ryanne Sumbry

August 10, 2017

Sorry for your loss Matthew 5:28,29 offers hope for those who have died

Linda/Jim Bowers

October 4, 2007

Jomo,
The best testament to a loving mother is a loving daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love and warmest regards,
Jim and Linda Bowers

Jack Witt

October 4, 2007

When I think Of Shirley I think of her smile and that sparkle in her eyes. She was so proud and supportive of her family even when she didn't quite " get " what they were doing...like that umpteenth Cher concert !! She would just say " Oh, Joanna "...and move on, knowing full well that everything would be just fine. What a treat to have known her. I will keep memories of those times with me always. Know that you are in my thoughts..LoveyouSeeyouMissyouBye...........

Morgan Wall

October 2, 2007

JoMo your mother was a warm and loving woman. In the short time I knew her she always had a smile and was ready to laugh. She fought a good fight and now she can rest. She will be missed but remembered always.

Mary Lopez

September 30, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lacey Kendall

September 29, 2007

As I recall, Shirley was deathly afraid of frogs but little else could make her blink. She loved people, her daughters most of all. When I met her back in the 80's, I had this wild hippy-hair and she didn't know what to make of me. I'm grateful for Shirleys' genuine kindness and for hair conditioner because without both I might have missed finding out how wonderful she really was. I think the world of Shirley Samples and I'm grateful that my friends were blessed with such an incredible mom.

Marina Vasquez

September 29, 2007

Hey Jomo we're so sorry to hear about your Mom. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Al and Marina

Jo Mo

September 29, 2007

To all the people touched by our Mom, our hearts ache for you too. The bond between a parent and child is one of the greatest and your support during this difficult time has eased the grief. Looking forward to the party on Wednesday. Much Love, JoMo & Nene

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