Ula Estelle Sams, newborn daughter of Nathaniel Loyd and Callie Cronin Sams of Buckhannon, WV was born and passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, WV. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Isaac Smith Sams of Buckhannon; maternal grandparents, Terry and Linda Cronin of Buckhannon; paternal grandmother, Sue McCue and husband Dave of Parkersburg, WV; paternal grandfather, John Sams of Parkersburg; maternal great-grandparents, McKinley and Marjorie Luther of Buckhannon; maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Cronin of Pittsburgh, PA; uncle, Tim Cronin of Washington, DC and aunt, Jennifer Fenton and husband David of Williamstown, WV. Ula Estelle weighed 5 lbs. and 11 oz. and was 19 ½ inches long. She loved long walks, shower time, ice cream and dancing along to her father playing music. A private family graveside service was held at the French Creek Memorial Gardens in French Creek, WV with Angela Gay Kinkead officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
