Mrs. Judy Ray Sams
February 4, 1941 - October 22, 2021
Judy Ray Sams, 80, wife of Steve O’Neal Sams, Sr., of 1415 N. Woodbury Road, Seneca, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at her home. A native of Columbia, SC, Mrs. Sams was the daughter of the late Ray William and Mildred Hall Welch. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the Baptist faith. Mr. and Mrs. Sams owned and operated Lucky Strike in Seneca. Mrs. Sams is survived by her son: Stephen Sams of Seneca, SC; daughter: Stephanie S. Page (Martin) of West Union, SC; brother: Ray W. Welch II (Judy) of Easley, SC; sisters: Lynn Hooper of Greenville, SC and Joyce Welch McCarson (Lt. Col USA Ret. Michael) of Chapin, SC; grandchildren: Jonathan R. Sams (Kayla), Anna Katherine Page, Mary Beth Williamson (Isaac) and Jennifer Parham-Mocello (Brian); and great-grandchildren: Tess Sams and Jacob Sams. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM, Sunday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Prisma Health Oconee Hospice of the Foothills, Cottingham Hospice House, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672. The family is at the home.
Judy Ray Sams, 80, wife of Steve O’Neal Sams, Sr., of 1415 N. Woodbury Road, Seneca, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at her home. A native of Columbia, SC, Mrs. Sams was the daughter of the late Ray William and Mildred Hall Welch.... View Obituary & Service Information