Melissa Jane Sams
03/27/1970 – 12/08/2019
"Hiking is a bit like life: the journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other…again and again and again. And if you allow yourself the opportunity to be present throughout the entirety of the trek, you will witness the beauty every step of the way, not just at the summit."
Melissa embraced adventure every available moment of her life. She had a thirst for travel and experiences that she immersed herself in whenever possible. Melissa truly had many passions: hiking, traveling in her FJ Cruiser, being by the ocean, and being creative. She made countless memories in her favorite place, Moab, Utah. Melissa was a beautiful, caring, loving, easy-going human being, and we will miss her gentle presence daily.
Unfortunately, our sweet Melissa was robbed of more opportunities for travel and adventure by the demon that is pancreatic cancer. Melissa passed peacefully at home on December 8th, 2019 at 8:08am. She spent her last days conveying love and peace to her family. She is survived by her husband Will Falcon whom she lovingly married on November 28th, 2019. She is also survived by her children Cory Sams, Claudia Sams, Taylor Falcon, and Maysa Falcon; her parents Larry Rice, Jackie Rice, Pam Bujarski, and Kirby Bujarski; her sister Kim Besser and her family Tim Besser, Cassidy Besser, and Adin Besser; her brother Dustin Tully and his wife Kathy Tully; her Aunt Ann Rice and her son Clayton Rice; and her sisters Jennifer Batchelor, Crystal Fitzgerald, and Kim Famularo. Lastly, her sweet cat Scamp.
Her family and friends will miss her dearly. She would wish for everyone to live life to the fullest just as she did. There will be a Celebration of Life planned for Melissa in late January, and details will be forthcoming. Please donate to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. We must find early detection for this merciless cancer.
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Published by St. Augustine Record from Dec. 17 to Dec. 21, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Melissa Sams

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She's climbed her highest mountain now

Pam Bujarski

December 23, 2019

Stacy (Barnes) Sqwyer

December 21, 2019

I was so sad and heartbroken to learn of Melissa's passing. My mind Is flooding with childhood and teenage memories of spending time with Kim and little sister Melissa. The two of them sharing the same birthday. Sending deepest condolences to her entire family.

Giovanni & Vicki Morales

December 19, 2019

We are at a loss for words... Our hearts have been saddened today. Melissa was beautiful inside and out. Her smile could make anyone happy...She was just so full of life.

Will, Cory, Claudia and all of your family will be in our prayers and especially in our hearts. Love, your neighbors

JEFFRY BERNARD

December 19, 2019

My condolences to her family.

Melvin Thomas

December 19, 2019

What a wonderful person inside and out. Praying for family.

Yolanda Rickerson

December 19, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May God bring you comfort and peace during this very difficult time.

Deandra James

December 18, 2019

My sweetest friend I have known you since Fullerwood and my heart can't believe your gone. You and I were inseparable at one point till 9th grade I think. I can't remember a time we we not laughing and doing something adventurous. Your family would let me come with you to the lake house and we had such good times. I'm glad your suffering is over and your with our Lord and Savior. They say absence from the body is to be present with the Lord, and I'm hoping that for you!!! I'm sending prayers of comfort and healing to your children and husband. Fly high my sweet friend!! This is not goodbye, this is until we meet again. Love you!! ♥♥♥

Always be remembered

Terry Bates

December 18, 2019

I am deeply sad to hear the news of my classmate/friend. My memories of Melissa go way back to middle school, of meeting one the most kindest person in the world. Melissa had the biggest and prettiest smile but she was always a personal person. GOD truly has a new angel in his army with a big pretty smile. Blessings to her husband and children and other family she is survived by
Melissa Class of 88 4 life, you will be missed

Carol Dix

December 18, 2019

I was so stunned to learn of Melissas passing. She was a ball of energy and talent and loved living her life to the fullest. Her sense of adventure was contagious. When I think of her I will do so with a smile. Prayers and hugs to her family and many friends.

Tracy and Delano Spradley

December 17, 2019

Condolences to all the family..prayers for comfort in this time of sorrow..no more pain..you have fought a good fight and kept the faith ❤

Tina Ferrizzi-Pappu

December 17, 2019

Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of our precious Melissa. I sit here speechless and in shock as Melissa was the definition of "Happy" "Health" and "Lover of Life".
We will so miss her smile, her energy and just knowing she is on this earth with us.
I am so thankful and full of joy that she was able to live out the last year the way she wanted and knowing she was able to fulfill some of her big dreams.
No one deserved it more than she did!
You were such a bright light to many and now will be our forever Angel. May you rest in peach, until we meet again my beautiful friend....
Will, Cory, Claudia and Family, Please know you are in our prayers and we will continue to hold you close for many days to come.

Tina Ferrizzi-Pappy & David Beam - State Farm Agency

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