Bertie Boone Sams

Bertie Boone Sams, 91, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 21, 2010. Bertie was born December 24, 1919 in Madison County. She was the daughter of the late Maude and Lewis Boone of Madison County. Surviving are her husband, Glenn W. Sams of Asheville; her son Charles Sams of Atlanta, GA, and Daughter Samantha (Norma) Salvadorini of Lexington NC Bertie has four sisters, Bonnie Gosnell of Marshall, Bethel Ammons of Weaverville, Beulah Brown of Shelby, Birma Sawyer of Swannanoa, and Brothers Wayne and Ernest Boone. Bertie has 3 grandchildren, Lisa Salvadorini Cascardo of New York, Kimberly Salvadorini of New York and Diana McSpadden of Williamsburg VA. Bertie has one Great Grandson Miikko Salvadorini Cascardo, and one Great Grandaughter Harper McSpadden. Bertie spent much of her time working for the Clerk of the Court for Buncombe County. Bertie was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church and member of the Asheville Chapter of the Eastern Star. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at Groce Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m., July 24, 2010, in the Groce Funeral Home 1401 West Patton Ave. Asheville. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Enka NC following the service. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider the Alzheimer's Association – Western Carolina Chapter 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215