Willa Dean Sammet Obituary
The passing of Willa Dean Sammet (Athens, Alabama) occurred on September 3, 2026. Willa, born on July 5, 1937, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnny Commodore Wallace and Nancy Ann Young Wallace; her husband William Sammet; her brothers, J. C. Wallace and Melvin Wallace; and her great grandchild Hayden McElyea.
She is survived by: her daughters, Sandi Long (Lynn), Cindy Roper (Christopher) and Deana White (Andy Davis); and her grandchildren, Kimberly Long, Amanda England (Chris), Cody Roper (Crystal), Heather Bevel and Derrick Owen. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Limestone Chapel Funeral Home (322 US-31, Athens, AL 35611). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
