Nancy Anne Sams, 61, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in La Porte on July 21, 1959, the daughter of Theodore and Evelyn (Kurbis) Rempala.
A lifelong resident of the area, Nancy worked as the administrative assistant for Four Winds Casino. She was a Catholic, affiliated with St. Joseph Catholic Church in La Porte. She enjoyed fishing and camping with her family in their big RV trailer. Her special joys were her grandchildren, whom she doted over.
In 1981, Nancy married Terry Sams, who survives.
She is also survived by her son, Justin E. (Kristin) Sams of La Porte; daughter, Jessica E Sams of Houston, Tex.; 3 grandchildren, Kaylee, Keegan and Mackinzie; and her beloved pit bull, Axle.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Timothy and Ted Rempala.
The family has selected cremation, with a private interment of cremated remains at Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte. Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, La Porte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, La Porte, Ind. 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.