Bobbie Jean Sams, 75, of Tyner, KY passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, September 17, 2026. She was born in Hazard, KY on March 4, 1951, to Wesley & Ethel (Couch) Fugate.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Sams of 44 years. Her parents, Wesley & Ethel Fugate, two sisters, Edna Sue Fugate, Carlie Jo Reed and by a brother, Dexter Harold Fugate all of Hazard, KY. Son-in-law, Cager McQueen and one grandson, Bobby Dean Neace, Jr. (better known as BJ)
Bobbie is survived by her children, Rebecca Perine (Jim) of Tyner, Ky., Shannon McQueen of Tyner, KY, Carl Sams (Ammie) of Irvine, KY and Harold Sams (Tabitha) of Sand Gap, Ky.
Grandchildren Nabrae’ Madden, Jordan Neace, Michael White, Molly Sams, Maycee Sams, Christopher and Shelly Crabtree, and a bonus granddaughter, Katie McWhorter.
Great grandchildren, Kalijah, Kylie & Kaliah Neace, Nala Neace, Shelby Madden, Abel Hillard, Kinsley and Gavin Crabtree, and a bonus great granddaughter, Emily McWhorter.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Perine and Bro. Wesley Fugate officiating. Burial to follow in the Madden & Sams Cemetery. Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
Pallbearers: Carl Sams, Harold Sams, Jorden Neace, John Hillard, Christopher Crabtree and Michael White.
