Debra Rae Sams (Higgins)
Debra (Debbie) Sams Higgins peacefully passed away November 23, 2020. She was born July 9, 1952 in Miles City, Montana to Raymond and Pearl Sams, the eldest of four children. The family moved to Lewistown until her sophomore year of high school when they moved to Helena. It was then that she met her high school sweet heart, Jim Higgins, they would marry and raise two wonderful boys, Geoffrey and Michael and be blessed with four wonderful grandchildren Ethen, Krystian, Addison and Kennedy. They later divorced but remained best friends forever.
Debbie loved raising her two sons. She worked for mountain Bell as a telephone operator, a front desk clerk for the Colonial inn, as well as Knox Flowers and Vans Thriftway. She also worked with Avon where she earned numerous awards as a top sales associate.
Those who knew Debbie thought of her as a very special human being. She was beautiful inside and out, gentle as a breeze, loving as anyone can be, caring and kind to everyone and ever giving.
We have lost a truly wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She is deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her nephew David Floyd and her father, Ray Sams. She leaves behind her sons Geoffrey (Stephanie), Michael (Kemery) and grandchildren, Krystian, Kennedy, Ethen and Addison. Mother, Pearls Sams, sister Cheri Floyd (Marvin), brothers Dennis (his dear friend Corey) of Helena and Tim (Tasha) of Las Vegas, Nevada. Nieces and nephews, Jonathan, Christina, Lindie, Kristen, Ryan, Caleb, Kaylee, and great niece and nephew Brynn and Arlyn.
In Remembrance of Debra donations can be made to the Als Association at als.org.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Please visit aswfuneralhome.com to give the family a condolence or share a memory of Debra.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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wayne kovick says
JIM AND FAMILY,I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF DEBBIE. SHE WAS A KIND AND CARING PERSON AND I NEVER SAW HER WITHOUT A SMILE ON HER FACE AND A KIND WORD.RIP DEBBIE,YOU FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT AND MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Laura Barry says
Jim, Geoffrey, Michael & families, my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time …. Will dearly remember Deb’s fun, caring, loving personality …..
I will miss her …. With Love & Deepest Sympathy Laura Barry & family …
Gail Kriskovich says
Dear Jim, Geoffrey, Michael and families, I had just inquired about Deb, and found out that she was doing well. So sorry for your loss. I always liked Deb. She was a good and loving person, and a good neighbor for many years. Sending love and prayers to all of you. Gail Kriskovich
Joan Meyer says
I had the opportunity to meet Debbie when she and my mother were recuperating at a local rest home. Debbie and my mother became friends and as a result of their association, I got to know Debbie too. She was a lovely kind woman. I am sorry for your loss. Joan Meyer
Cindy Bengtson says
So sorry to hear this! I know she battled a lot of health issues, that she is now free of. It takes a really strong person to carry of of those burdens. I believe she must have carried them kindness and grace. My God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Cindy and Brian
Bengtson
Jan Squires says
So sorry for your loss. We got to know the Sams family spending time with them at Holter Lake. What a great family and Debbie will be missed. Hugs and prayers to the family!
Jan and Larry Squires
Larisa Moe says
So sorryy for your loss, sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Bev Roope says
To Debra’s entire family, so sorry for your loss, she will be missed by you all. I was blessed to get to know her and her entire family over the last 15 plus years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norman & Margie Guevin says
Debra was a great neighbor to us. At this tragic time we offer our sincere condolences’ to Jim, Geoffrey, Michael and Debra’s entire family. Thank you Debra for letting us know you!