Sammye Katherine Poppell
July 27th 1950 - January 26, 2020
Sammye Katherine Poppell, 69, passed
away peacefully in her home with her husband at her side on Sunday, January 26,
2020.
Sammye was born on July 27th, 1950 in
Waco, Texas to Robert and Rita Szanto. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana
who lived a life of pure love and happiness. She expressed her love through her
smile, happiness, and baking.
Sammye was preceded in death by her
parents, Robert and Rita Szanto, Brothers - Bobby, Willie, and David Szanto Sr,
and Grandson - Sammy French Jr, niece Shannon Szanto-McPherson, and nephews Jim
and Jerry Woodruff.
She is survived by - Husband Scott
Poppell, brother John and wife Azar of Chalk Bluff , brother Randy of Bellmead,
brother Bruce and wife Ann of Chalk Bluff, sister Gretchen of Ben Hur,
Mother-in-law Liz of San Antonio, daughter Katie of Ballinger, daughter Deanne
and husband Sammy of Waco, son David of Waco, son Stephen of Waco, and daughter
Jennifer and husband Jason of Gholson, daughter-in-law Vicki, brother-in-Law
Alan and wife Jenny of San Angelo, sister-in-law Morgan and husband Ollie of
San Antonio, Nana to 16 grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, and many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are being held at
Bellmead Funeral Home at 3pm January 30, 2020 with a graveside service to follow at Moore
Cemetery in Chalk Bluff on Gholson Road.
Condolences(4)
Heather
Waco, TX Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Providence Hospice team is sorry for your loss. Our time with Mrs. Poppell was short but we enjoyed caring for her. I'm glad she was able to get out of town and spend some time with her family. She was well taken care of and was loved by many. Thank you for allowing us to meet her and care for her in her last days here with us. Please call if we can do anything for you all.Amber Smith
Frederick, CO Wednesday, January 29, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss. We will be praying over everyone through this time.Destinee Fiorillo
Mineola, NY Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Sammye was such a bright light - always full of joy and laughter. I will miss seeing her smile and hearing her contagious laugh. Praying for her family as they mourn. May her memory always be a blessingVicki Metcalf
Bellmead, TX Tuesday, January 28, 2020 I am so blessed to have been loved by her. She made my world a lot brighter just by being in it. I love her like my Mamma! I am going to miss her beautiful warm smile.