Ailene Sams, 85, of Atmore, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Rosewood Manor Nursing Center in Pensacola, Fla.
Mrs. Sams was a native of Atmore who graduated from Escambia County Training School and attended college for nursing. She relocated to Port Chester, N.Y., where she worked many years for the Stouffer's Hotel. Relocating back to Atmore in 2008, she united with Second Mt. Triumph Baptist Church.
The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at Second Mt. Triumph Baptist Church with Rev. Joe L. Hayes officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery with Turner Funeral Chapel directing.
Mrs. Sams is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Sams and Debbra Sams, both of Atmore, Glenda Sams of Charlotte, N.C. and Sherry Sams of White Plains, N.Y.; one brother, Grady (Euthia) Salter of Fairfield, Calif.; sister, Alice Jones of Wabassa, Fla.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Sams was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Sams; her parents, Ben and Sue Bell Salter; and two sisters, Geraldine Stephens and Irene Salter Thomas.
