“font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;”>Mairam “Mimi” Sams, age 39, was granted her angel wings on December 16, 2011. Mimi’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Born September 4, 1972 to George R. Sams and Clara E. Hayes in St. Louis, MO, Mimi was raised in San Francisco and Oakland, CA, until her return to St. Louis at the start of her sophomore year at Charles Sumner High School, where she graduated in 1990. She attended college at Talladega College, Alabama’s oldest (private) historically black college. On August 19, 1991, she gave birth to her one and only child, the single true love of her life, Kevin “Nubi” Williams. It was that moment, Mimi dedicated the next 20 years of her life to her son, family and living a health-conscious lifestyle.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>At the tender age of 9, by the hand of her grandmother (Ada A. Sams-Whitt), Mimi gave her life to the Lord and was baptized at Newstead Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, where she always felt at home! A self-proclaimed photographer, Mimi documented every life experience she and anyone around her had because she loved looking back and cherishing the great times. Mimi’s bright white teeth, gentle smile and listening ear brought so much joy to everyone she came in contact with. She gave us all such courage, hope and the constant reminder of the preciousness of life. She enjoyed hanging out with friends and her sister, Indigo, listening to music, watching football, HGTV and spoiling her nephew, Sayid.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Mimi is survived by her loving son; father and stepmother (Marcia Sams); sisters, Indigo K. Sams, Marniece McDaniel; brothers, Darian and Adrian McDaniel; nephews, Sayid Simpson, Shannon Seals and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother and all her grandparents.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends she touched throughout her short, yet very memorable life.
