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Geraldine Agnes Sam gained her heavenly wings Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Geraldine was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was born September 22, 1951 to the late Albert and Alberta Pete Sam. She is the mother of four children, Marqueita Sam, Frederick Derrick, Osaro Derrick and Gerald Marsh. Geraldine loved teaching, cooking, dancing, art and serving others. Geraldine Sam was educated in the public schools of La Marque, Texas where she graduated from La Marque High School in 1969 and went on to receive a Bachelors Degree at the nationally acclaimed Prairie View A & M University in Prairie View, Tx. She received her Masters Degree from Grand Canyon University; and at the time of her passing, she was a candidate in the Doctoral program, also, of Grand Canyon University. She was an educator for 30 plus years in the Houston and La Marque Independent School Districts, where she touched and enriched the lives of many students and parents. Geraldine was a life-long supporter of ALL things that is La Marque, Texas. She was the leader of the Friday night football chant "We are La Marque Cougars �.WHOOSH". As a proud productive person from PVU, she drafted a letter to Oprah's Big Give Away that resulted in over $500,000 donated to Simms Elementary School (LMISD). She authored single member districts which led to the 1st African American City Councilman. In addition to the aforementioned accolades, Geraldine Sam became the first African American and the first woman to be elected Mayor of the City of La Marque, Texas, making history throughout the entire County of Galveston. During her governmental career, she was an active member of the Republican Party and had been a delegate to the Republican National Conventions and was on the political ticket as a candidate for the US Senate and the US Congress. She was a TRAILBLAZER, a VISIONARY and a SERVANT to all people. Geraldine Sam dedicated her life to Christ at an early age. She was a devout and active member of the Hopewell Baptist Church in Texas City, Texas. She was also a member of Alpha Tau Beta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Lakeview Court #262 Heroines of Jericho � Prince Hall Affiliation � Texas Jurisdiction. Geraldine will be greeted at heaven's gate by Albert and Alberta Sam, Wesley Sam, Alfred Sam, Joseph Sam, Leroy Sam, Paul Sam and Michael Sam. Geraldine's legacy of love and devotion will live on through the countless lives she's touched. She will be endlessly loved and treasured by her children: Marqueita Sam Haddock (Levi), Frederick Derrick, Osaro Derrick (Nicole) and Gerald Marsh; grandchildren: Kayla, Kierra, Jaxson, Bellami, Langston, Khaliah, Jazimine, Tionne, Abigale, and Frederick Jr.; siblings: Barbra Sam, Queen Iawia, Linda Sam and Charles Sam; and her step-mother, Rev. Gloria Cash Sam. She will be truly missed by her nieces, nephews, family members and friends. "May The Work I've Done Speak For Me!"

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Former LaMarque Mayor Geraldine Sam

September 22, 1951 - August 18, 2022