Jin Lian Sam

Jin Lian Sam, 64, of Catonsville, Maryland, passed away on October 12, 2026. Born on September 29, 1962, she will be remembered with deep respect for the steadfast presence she was in the lives of those who knew and loved her.

Lian now rests in eternal peace alongside her husband, Chun Sam. She is survived by her two children, Emma and Jimmy Sam, and her daughter-in-law, Katie. She also leaves behind her granddaughter, Maya Fuges, whom she loved and cared for deeply from afar, and her granddog, Addie Sam, whom she spoiled and doted on relentlessly.

Lian was a devoted wife and mother who always strived to do what she believed was best for her family and those around her. Strong-willed and generous, she touched many lives through her determination, compassion, and unwavering sense of responsibility. Throughout her life, she worked tirelessly to build a better future for her family. From her journey to becoming a U.S. citizen to helping her siblings and their children transition to life in the United States, Lian consistently demonstrated her love through action. She persevered through the daily challenges of language barriers and cultural differences, meeting them with determination and an enduring commitment to providing for those she loved.

Even in her time away from work, Lian found joy in the simple pleasures that brought people together. She enjoyed gardening, growing fresh vegetables and fruit to share with family and friends, gathering over comfort foods like pizza and donuts, and playing mahjong. These everyday moments reflected what mattered to her most: caring for others, sharing what she had, and creating opportunities for connection and togetherness.

Lian will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for her strength, generosity, and the enduring love she leaves behind. Her legacy lives on in the family she devoted herself to and in the many lives she touched along the way.

A visitation will be held at Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, 1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228, US, on October 17, 2026, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm.