With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our cherished Samantha "Sam" Marie Lacy on June 8, 2024. She was surrounded by her loved ones during this difficult time.

Sam was born on July 2, 1992, in Poway, CA. Sam travelled around the country with her family while her dad served in the United States Navy. Sam graduated from Serra High School in San Diego in June 2010. She went to State Fair Community College where she received her AS in 2015. She transferred to the University of Central  Missouri to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2018.

Sam had a lot of hobbies that she was passionate about. She loved playing video games and watching wrestling with her family. She was an avid fan of Pokemon and she streamed on Twitch. Her favorite movie was Nightmare Before Christmas and believed in fighting for human rights. She also loved going to concerts, and her dog Shadow

Sam is survived by her parents, Dave and Judy, her brother Tyler, of the home; and sister Kimberly Salton of Shorewood, IL along with her nieces Charlotte and Savannah Steik. One aunt Debbie (Thad) of La Monte, Missouri, and an uncle Donald Litwicki of Poway, CA. Sam is also survived by her significant other Gabe Haley.

Sam was preceded in death by her grandmother's Barbara Strutton Lacy, Lorraine Carter, and her grandfather David Austin Lacy, Sr.

Sam will have a memorial service in California, next summer. For local friends and family, a Celebration of Life will be held at Debbie and Thad Baker's home on July 5.

Memorial contributions may be left at Williams Funeral Home for the family to help pay for the unexpected passing of Sam.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.