Maria A. Samuel a.k.a. “Marie Samuel” of Estate Grove Place, transitioned into eternal life on Nov. 22, 2025. She was 99 years old.
She was preceded in death by her companion, Donald Francis; Mother, Golda Caines Dean; Father, Richard Samuel; Sons, Claude Francis Sr., Wilbur Francis; Great-Grandchild, DeQuan Milligan, Jahmal Rivera Sr., Janessa Armstrong; Sisters, Margaret Samuel McIntosh; Brothers, Leroy Samuel, David Samuel; Brother-In-Law, Bruce McIntosh; Son-In-Law, Charles Benjamin.
She is survived by her Daughters, Estia Francis, Magdalen Francis-Benjamin, Denice Francis-Parris, Mae Francis, Lorna Francis-Payne; Sons, Delano Francis Sr., Terance Francis, Dale Parris; Grandchildren, Claude & Claudia Francis, Senator Lorenzo, Velina & Claudia Frederick; Sharon Armstrong, Elise Armstrong-Menzies, Alton Armstrong, Nicole Benjamin, Delano Jr., Delmo, Kira, Wilbur, Donald, Donell, Donley, Rodney Francis, Wilbur Francis Jr., Winston & Theran Parris, Keshia & Angelo Milligan, Keenya Holst, Aaliyah & Adio Francis & Joshua Parris; Great Grandchildren, Ninotchka R. Sanes Francis, Joannys Sanes Francis, Keanu Mora Francis, Austin Mora Francis, Falcon Mora Francis, Jahnisha McIntosh, Jahreem McIntosh, Jaheel McIntosh, Kareem Murrell, Akeel Armstrong, Jameel Armstrong, Jamoi Armstrong, Lynesha Armstrong, Ky’Dara Jarvis, Kareem Jarvis Jr., Donley Francis, Delano Francis, Amaya Francis, Aylayan Francis, Ayngel Francis, Jadiel Francis, Jvante Edwards, Roberto Santos III, Zanee Francis, Timari Francis, Ze’va Francis, Ze’na Francis, Tamara Francis, Steven Francis, Zaya Francis, TeQuan Parris, Lenis Parris, Ty’rique Parris, Jovanka Parris, Jasira Parris, Demari Milligan, Jalani Milligan, D’Orian Milligan, Saiyosha Milligan, Le’Neye Milligan, Ramaj Milligan, A’saii Milligan, O’Naiige Milligan, Jendayi Williams, Jeniqua Encarnacion, Jahnoi Barnes, Jahmaili Milligan, Ariyah Charles, Aviah Charles; Great-Great Grandchildren, Neyshleane Y. Herandez Sanes; Keyhan Y. Ventura Sanes; Jahniya, Kenai, Jahmal Jr., & Jahnil Rivera; Jahiem, Jahlissa, & Ocean & Jaheel McIntosh Jr.; Jahkai & Jah’Dejah Auguste; Kenise Ashante’ Marie Jarvis; Sisters, Joan Samuel-Henley; Brothers, Clemence Samuel, Richard Samuel, Rubio & Ira Samuel, Ernest Bess; Nieces, Donah Samuel, Kizzy Bess, Zara Bess, Shirley Jacobs, Nelista Bess, Sharon Jacobs, O’neal Samuel, C’Niqua Samuel, Esther Samuel, Latoya Andrews, Sasha Kellam, Shante Samuel, Renee Samuel, Natassia Fenton, Nicole Holmes, Corey Samuel, Tracy McIntosh, Sandra McIntosh, Glenis Delemos; Nephews, Bruce “Bucie” McIntosh Jr., Leroy Henley Jr., Leroy “Buggie” Samuel Jr., Korin Samuel, Reynaldo Bess, Ernest Bess Jr., Carlos Jacobs, O’Neal Samuel, Clemence Samuel Jr., Lamel Samuel, Richard Samuel, Richard Anthony Samuel, Joan Sherry Samuel Daniel; Sharon Nibbs, Uneta Jones, Rev. Debra M. Samuel; Daughters-In-Law, Primrose “Rosie” Francis, Lysette “Liz” Rivera; Sons-In-Law, Winston Parris Sr., Paul Payne; Brother-In-Law, Leroy “Cricket” Hanley Sr.; Sisters-In-Law, Sandra Samuel, Karen Bess, Amarill Samuel, Geraldine Andrews-Samuel, Leona Samuel; Special Friends, Alvin Milligan, Marlene Henry, Hyacinth Parris, Deanna Sackey, Jenny Francis-Allen, The Lawrence Family, Karen Solis, Urylee Burke, Ishville Christopher, Shona Herbert, Pastor Kerr, Rev. A. Doward; Cousin and Other Relatives, The Caines Family, Richard Schrader & Family, The Clarke Family, The Farrelly Family, The Ross Family, The Giddings Family, The Knights Family, The Williams Family, The Bailey Family, Christian Family, Miller Family, Byron Family, Hopkin Family, Elizabeth Lynch. Other relatives and friends, too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Holy Cross Episcopal Anglican Church Plot #1, Estate Upper Love St. Croix, U.S.V.I. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at #13 Grove Place, all are welcome.
