Samantha Eckart's Obituary
Samantha Eckart, 35, of Lovington passed away on February 22, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1988, to Donald Eckart Jr. and Lori Deem.
Samantha was a free spirit at heart. She loved to dance and have fun in all aspects of her life. She was proud of her family and was the life of the party. She loved to watch and play basketball. She will be greatly missed by everyone that was privileged to know her. Samantha, being an organ donor, was able to give the gift of life to four other people.
She was survived by her Sisters, Holly Nevius and Amanda Eckart; brother, Johnny (Andrea) Deem; fiancé, Jessica Sutton; step-children, Chevy, Layleen and Avery; nephews, Landon Eckart, Jaxson Deem and Jaidin Deem; nieces, Cayla Richard, Haylee Richard, Hanna Richard, Nevaeh Davis, Ariel Potter, Kylie Betzer and Loriann Deem and her cherished dog and companion PJ as well as extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and nephew, Jonathan Richard.
A visitation will be held for Samantha on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 11am to 2pm at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. A burial of her cremains will take place later.
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