Zelma Cutler Samos, 57, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 13, 1957 in Washington, N.C. to Inez Warren Johnson and the late Oler Cutler Jr. Zelma had a wonderful love of animals and she also loved to cook. Her memory was left to be cherished by her loving husband of 28 years, Harry Samos; stepchildren, Mike Samos and Christi Byrd and five grandchildren, Austin and Camden Byrd and Rylan, Caroline and Emmeline Samos. She is also survived by her sister, Carol Willard and husband, Sam; nephew, Shawn Jackson; a great-niece, Emily Jackson and her furry son, Sam and parrot Chico.
A viewing, to include a Trisagion Service, will be held at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday May 31, 2015 from 7 to 8 p.m. Service will be conducted at 12 noon on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the church with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to the S.P.C.A., 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
Altmeyer Funeral Home-Riverside Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at altmeyer.com
My condolences to the family and friends. May you all receive comfort from God. We can all look forward to a time when there’s no matter cancer Isaiah 33:24.
To the family of Zelma.I am so sorry to hear of Zelmas passing.I worked with her many years ago at KMart.She was a sweet gal.I hadn’t seen Zelma in many,many years.RIP Zelma.
To the family,
Please accept my heart felt condolences for your loss. Zelma and I went to school together. She was such a nice person. I am so sorry she and her family had to endure the sadness and pain of such an awful disease. I am praying that you feel the comfort and peace that only God can provide during this time of grief. God bless you all!