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Samantha Gillis 11/27/2024

Samantha Gillis 11/27/2024

Samantha Gillis, age 41, formally of Hammond, Wisconsin, lost her battle with addiction on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Sammy is survived by her sons, Riley and Dominik; mom, Paula Doll (Dave); sister, Michealann Gillis; grandmother, Ila Gillis; grandfather, Dallas Blackburn; in addition to, Jamie, Casey, Dean and Sandra; and many aunts, uncles and other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Gillis; grandfather, James Gillis; grandmother, Yvonne Blackburn; sister, Tricia Blackburn.

A celebration of life is being held at Ready Randy’s, 1490 131st St., New Richmond, Wisconsin on Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 1:00-3:00PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Greggory’s Gift of Hope or Halo’s of the St. Croix Valley.

Cremation services provided by Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

19 Comments

  • Amy Posted December 1, 2024 11:47 pm

    I’m sorry to hear about Samantha. My heart is with you.

  • Cassandra Bengtson Posted December 2, 2024 7:27 am

    Sam your heart was bigger then this world. You’ll be missed by so many.

  • Payne Reliever Church Outreach Team and Manettes Missions Posted December 2, 2024 3:18 pm

    Our entire Outreach team loved Samantha deeply! We looked forward to seeing her on Saturday’s! Not only did we love her but Jesus love was with her every step of the way. She truly was a Lady!

    • Ila Gillis Posted December 2, 2024 10:03 pm

      So glad Samantha found refuge in your group. I would like to know more about you. Where located? Your mission? Her Grandmother Ila

  • Heather Reynolds Posted December 2, 2024 8:25 pm

    You’ll forever be remembered as having the biggest Heart and the biggest Smile… I’ll miss ya Sam !! Say Hi to Heather for me. RIR

  • Rachel Posted December 3, 2024 7:44 am

    My heart is breaking. So sorry for your loss. She had a big heart and was a great friend. God has gained another angel. She will missed dearly.

  • MERIDEE SMITH Posted December 3, 2024 9:39 am

    My deepest sympathies for the loss of this beautiful child of God. She is gone too soon.

  • Jan Theberge Posted December 3, 2024 12:03 pm

    My condolences to the family. Addiction is something she didn’t choose, it chose her.❤️‍🩹Fill your hearts with Peace.

  • Mary May Posted December 3, 2024 9:47 pm

    RIP Angel! Memory Eternal!
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers today and many other days!

  • Kelly Jo Buffington Posted December 4, 2024 12:06 am

    Sam I’m sorry for not being there when you truly needed me to be. Your with my dad and others that I love and u will always forever be in my heart ♥

  • Lasha Bradley Posted December 4, 2024 4:09 pm

    She was my friend we ate together and cried together I’m gonna miss you so much Sam! I can keep going but my soul hurts I love you Sam rest in roses hunny

  • Meghan Dunn Posted December 4, 2024 7:08 pm

    Samantha brought a lot of light to my day. She knew how to smile, even through pain. I’m better for knowing Sam’s big heart…You go on and rest now, Sam

  • Todd M Feske Posted December 4, 2024 8:03 pm

    Our entire outreach team at Walking With a Purpose will miss her!
    She always had a big smile and was always thinking of ways to help others!
    I had just put aside a pair of boots for her when I heard she had passed!
    She’s in God’s glory now and will no longer suffer the pains of addiction and homelessness!
    Our condolences to her family and friends!

  • BlueLynn’Rose J. Hix Posted December 5, 2024 6:06 am

    The about your addiction came to me as a surprise. You are the one whom stood by your word, you stood by what you believed in, against what one may have thought. I truly admire you for that. To her family whom knew this special unique human as Ms. Samantha, from her opposite side of the family we all are dearly apologetic for your lost loved one. Speaking off that opposite side of the family on the other side of the train tracks. We all knew Ms. Samantha, as a vibrant, colorful, inspiring person named Ms. Lady, whom we shall all miss so very much. We shall always have Ms. Lady Samantha in our memories.
    Rest easily our love the pain has subsided and the storms are now calm and sweet smelling our love.

  • Christopher Falck Posted December 5, 2024 7:00 pm

    Our beloved Lady etched her name on our hearts. Through her struggles with addiction, she battled until ultimately finding solace and peace in the loving embrace of Jesus’s hands. While she may no longer walk among us, her memory will forever remain in our hearts.

  • Blaine Skadsberg Posted December 6, 2024 2:40 pm

    Sam, it hurt hearing of your passing, we had many great phone calls over the years and you will be missed. Rest well my friend.

  • Teaun Range Posted December 6, 2024 11:26 pm

    R.i.p Sam you were and still are my best friend I’m going to miss you so much I’m so hurt by this I can’t believe this is happening I’m so hurt 😭 my condolences to your family

  • Shannon Monson Posted December 14, 2024 8:41 am

    Sam was my best friend!!!! She saved my life!! In more ways than 1!!!! She will always be in my heart til I take my last breath. I’m finally clean and sober because of you woman!! And I’ll Always be greatfull for all the time I did get to spend with you!! I’ll always cherish them memories and carry your name with me! I love you my Sammi girl!! Until I see you again my love!!! Fly high where you can watch over all of us!!!

  • Sandra Traaseth Posted January 11, 2025 5:49 am

    I love you Sammi. Rest in peace.

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