Former Rochester resident, Samantha M. Jackson, 34, of Hammond passed away unexpectedly on the evening of September 17, 2024.

On September 13, 1990, Samantha Marie Jackson was born in Mishawaka.  She was a cherished daughter of Keri A. Collins.  Growing up she shared her childhood with a brother Raven and a sister Rachael.  Samantha was a proud member of the Rochester High School class of 2008.

Gifted with pen and ink, Samantha was an accomplished poet expressing her thoughts writing poetry.  She enjoyed listening to music especially while chilling on the hammock in her backyard.  With a beautiful warm smile and twinkling blue eyes, Samantha's presence could light up a room.

Left to cherish Samantha's memory are her parents Keri and Lee; a brother Raven Jackson, all of Hammond; her nieces Remi Rigney, Laeni Jackso; nephew Cole Davis; and her maternal grandmother Sandy Fanning.

Preceding her in death is a sister Rachael Jackson in 2013.

A celebration of the life of Samantha Marie Jackson will be from 4:00 - 6:00, Monday, September 23, 2024, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester.  Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to Samantha's family to assist with final expenses.