Samia graduated the class of 1996 from East high school, Duluth, Minnesota. She had a big heart, a love for animals and was a kind giving person. She loved to draw and write poems. She also loved cooking, reading, and spending time with her family. Samia was a homemaker most of her adult life, but recently found joy in working as a waitress because she loved people and the people she worked with.
Samia is survived by, son Savon Rooker of Duluth, Minnesota; son Micheal Garmon of Lakewood, Colorado; daughter Janae Cleveland of Iron River, Michigan; grandson Malcom Michaud Rooker of Duluth, Minnesota; her mother Alecia Lowney of Conifer, Colorado; brother Steven Lowney of Aurora, Colorado; aunt Tracy Rushing, uncle John Rooker, and uncle Byrne Rooker. In recent years Samia reestablished a relationship with her second child, daughter Karesha Kennedy, who was placed for adoption as an infant and resides in Belding, Michigan with her son Bryce.
The family has planned a private viewing only. Friends of Samia and the family are invited to participate in a celebration of Samia’s life is being held on Saturday, May 8th from 3pm – 5:30pm at DeKoevend Park, Pavilion Shelter B, 6301 S. University Blvd, Centennial, CO 80121.
Please share your fond memories and expressions of sympathy at www.olingerhampdenmortuary.com for the Rooker family. Flowers may be sent to Rooker Family 4209 S. Andes Way, Aurora, Colorado 80013.
