Betty's Obituary
Betty L. “Peanut” Sams, 84, of Francesville, passed away peacefully at 10:10 a.m. at her home surrounded by her family.
Betty was born August 6, 1939, in Monon, Indiana to the late Herbert and Reba (Jones) Melton and was a 1959 graduate of Monon High School.
Her marriage was to Hughie A. Sams on May 6, 1960, at the First Christian Church of Monon.
Betty was a wonderful homemaker and mother. She also was a farmer's wife helping with anything needed including driving the tractor and combine.
Betty was a faithful member of First Christian Church of Francesville. She found the most joy in caring for her family – chauffeuring grandkids to sporting events, being everyone’s biggest sideline cheerleader, and making her signature “maccy cheese”. She and Hughie had 63 years of love, lots of laughter, and unforgettable memories. Their back-and-forth banter was an unrivaled part of their one-of-a-kind love.
Surviving with her husband is a daughter, Becky Haring of Medaryville; a son, Mark Sams of Francesville; three sisters, Ruthie Burks of Monon, Susie Melton of Monon and Jane Garver (husband: John) of Monticello; and a brother, Luther Melton (wife: Kathy) of Monon. Betty loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, Nick Vollmer (wife: Adrienne), Lindley Winans (husband: Adam) and Caity Robinson (husband: James) and her great-grandchildren, Ben, Lucy, Adeline, Graham, Parker and Kendall.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Don, Kenneth “Bud”, James and Thomas and a sister, Marge.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon; Rev. Alvin Smith to officiate. Interment to follow in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.
Memorials may be made in to Cure SMA in honor of her grandson, Graham.
Her spunk and sass will be so missed by all who knew her. She was especially grateful to have visited with family and close friends in her final days. Those moments will be forever cherished by her family, as we know how much each of you meant to our sweet Peanut. We take comfort in an overwhelming sense of peace, knowing she’s walking hand in hand with her Heavenly Father.
“I’m carrying your love with me.” - George Straight
