Merolyn June Sams, 81, widow of William C. Sams, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at her home in Nicholas County.

She was born February 24, 1927 in Nicholas Co. to the late Stanley and Blanche Fuller Cameron, was a retired librarian with the Buffalo Trace Regional Library, a member of the Myers Christian Church, the Nicholas Co. Parks and Recreation Board, an avid softball player and was inducted into the Northern Bluegrass Bowling Hall of Fame in 2005.

Survivors include 2 sons, Thomas Clay (Rebecca) Sams and Richard Fuller (Sherry) Sams, of Carlisle, a daughter-in-law, Connie Sams, of Carlisle, 7 grandchildren, Nena Donovan, Mt. Sterling, William Allen Sams, Jacksonville, Florida, Kristina (Bobby) Hunt, Amanda Sams, Amie Sams, Lyndsay Sams, and Hanna Sams, all of Carlisle and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, William Ray Sams and Timothy Lee Sams, and a sister, Carolyn C. Young.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 19 at Mathers-Gaunce F.H. by Chaplain Rick Snyder. Burial will follow in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Thursday.

Memorials contributions are suggested to Myers Christian Church or Hospice of the Bluegrass.