Ila Sams

 

February 16, 2023



Ila “Lou” Sams was born July 29, 1931, in Davenport, to Adolph and Helen (Isch) Heinrichs. She completed her schooling and graduated from high school at the age of 16. She moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, to attend a clerical school during which time she worked weekends as a telephone operator. After completing these courses, the family moved to Henryetta, Oklahoma, in 1949. Her father opened a restaurant and this is where she met Ray Sams. They married on Jan. 20, 1951. They were blessed with three children: Larry, Becky and Mary.

Once her children were in school, she went to work as a medical secretary to Dr. Smith until the old Henryetta Hospital closed at which time she transferred to the New Henryetta Hospital. She worked the front desk and “PBX” for years until moving into billing and receiving for approximately six years prior to retiring after 20 years of service in October 2001.

Lou died on Feb. 9, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Sams; daughters, Rebecca Lynn Gizzi and Mary Helen Sams.

She is survived by her son, Larry Sams of Henryetta, Oklahoma; one grandson; and two grandchildren.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

 

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