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Samantha "Sam" Lee Tillert

Dec 30, 1981 – Sep 6, 2020

Service Details

Services celebrating Samantha’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. In memory of Samantha, all are invited to wear her favorite color to the service – “Bright Lime Green”.

Racine – Samantha Lee Tillert, age 38, passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, September 6, 2020 while celebrating the upcoming birth of her second grandchild with family & friends.

Samantha was born in Racine on December 30, 1981 to Jimmie Lee Shields & Theresa Lynn Tillert. A graduate of JI Case High School, she was a dedicated employee of Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kenosha for the past 5 years.

Sam was certainly a beautiful free spirit. Definitely a social butterfly & life of the party, she enjoyed dancing, singing, was bold & brave enough to dye her hair bright / unique colors, and had an appreciation & collection of old time trolls. Above all, Sam loved to spend time with her entire family.

Surviving are her daughter, Sierra Cobbler; son, Jaziah Tillert (Brianna Hernandez); granddaughter, Laylani Hernandez; mother, Theresa Tillert; brothers & sisters, Juan Rodriguez, Victoria Brown, Jermaine Anderson (Terra Pariseau), Jimmie Shields, Dennis Claybrook, Sean Shields, Lakeyisa Shields, Mindy Shields & Ty Shields; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends – way too many to mention all by name.

Samantha was greeted in Heaven by her dear father, Jimmie Lee Shields; and beloved grandmother, Deanna Wickersham.

Services celebrating Samantha’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. In memory of Samantha, all are invited to wear her favorite color to the service – “Bright Lime Green”.

Guestbook Entries

  5. Dennis, Nicole, Dennis JR, Denzel & Deneisha Claybrooks says

    Sis we will hold you in our hearts forever.💚💚💚💚💚You were an amazing momma, a great friend, auntie, sis…. we love you a whole bunch and will miss you so much

  6. Jackson Family says

    Prayers and condolences to the family. Gone to soon will always remember your great smile! God bless

  7. Lisa Martinez says

    I knew her for a long time when I use to work at Walgreen’s back in the days she was always smiling and laughing and we always joking around and having a good time I’m going to miss that so sad to see you gone but never forgotten my friend

  8. Becky says

    Hey boo fly hi you where truly loved by many but left to soon when I met you your attitude and ways caught my attention u had a roar out this world you where a strong woman and mother and sister u gave me encourage to stand up for myself and to feel better about myself and for that I walk proud to say I remember mrs sassy green tell my dad I said hello and keep watch over yo daughter and son and grand kids fly high angle of god love always beck

  9. Kenyatta Chambers says

    To the family… I’m certain that “Sam” will continue to be the life of the party in Heaven! God bless you all!💖

  10. Kendra McLain says

    Gone to soon. You will truly be missed friend. My condolences to the family and her children. Gone but never forgotten.

  12. Latiesha lambert says

    Still at a loss of words Samantha.Rest in everlasting love bbygirl.Sending much love and condolences from my family to yours

  14. Willie Robert brewer says

    I just saw u my friend. We say hi each time you came past my home. I will miss u my friend.

  18. Dwain Rolls says

    Praying for the family that during your time of bereavement that the Lord God will comfort you, I remember working with Sam at Amazon nice , friendly, always willing to help and mentor new people starting at amazon in afe 1. Will keep the family uplifted in prayer.

  20. Karen Golden says

    Cousin Dennis and family I’m so sorry for y’all loss may God continue to bless and heal y’all pain. Love 💗

  22. amanda farmer says

    sending prayers to sams family i worked with her at amazon for 4 years was a very nice lady. sorry to hear of her passing. rip sam gone but never forgotten

  24. Carolyn Upchurch McInnis says

    RIP Samantha I am going to miss your bright smile. I send my condolences to the family.

  25. Barbara Moore says

    Sam You certainly will be missed by many Especially your children which I send my Condolences to May you rest in comfort of God’s Bossum. 🖤 Sam we luv you ❤Children The Good Lord says to be absent from the mind is to be Present with the Lord Amen !!rest in Heaven 👑🖤🖤🖤🕊🕊🕊🕊

  29. Lesile Prather says

    Surely will be missed RIP never will be forgotten you always had a smile on your face always with your daughter looking like you and your daughter was sister very good bond.

  30. Dorothy Young-hicks says

    Samantha i will always remember your wonderful spirit. You shined even when you didn’t know that you were shining. You brought so much joy to me in since an little time of know you. I will never forget your smile, attitude 😊,words and the love that you had for your family. Oh i can’t forget about your green hair 😊😊😊. We might not understand why God has taken you home so soon, but he needed you more than we did on this earth. My beautiful 🦋🦋🦋🦋 I will truly miss you. Until we meet again angle rest in peace. Love forever.

  31. Tracy Jeffries (Koker) says

    Cuz you will be missed. We didn’t associate often but I always remember you being bubbly and those bright colors (I like bright colors to. Lol) You like many others in our family taking WAY too soon. Rest in heaven. Condolences to your children, mom and siblings.

  33. Bonnie from AFE 1 says

    Sending prayers 🙏🏻 And strength to all of you. Beautiful free spirit that loved her family🦋 Her strength is in all of you as she watches over you now.

  34. Lucille Falkner says

    Surely will be missed RIP never will be forgotten you always had a smile on your face no matter what. You kept a smile on your face. It is sad that u had to go never will be forgotten fly high baby girl

  36. Dorothy A.Jackson says

    Sending My Sincere& Deepest Condolences to The Tillerts, Shields& Cobbler Family of Samantha Tillert. May God give you All the strength &Peace that Surpasses all. Samantha Rest In Heavenly Peace Babygirl, you’ll truly be missed. Love. Always Dorothy A.Jackson& Family Aka Dott

  38. Hope Johnson says

    Samantha, as you enter God’s door I’m in remembrance of us having a beautiful Rapport I all way’s thought I’d see you again as a mother grandmother friend but instead God had other things in mind and He all way’s pick’s the best kind Love, and comfort to your family Ms. Hope

  39. Stephen and Kathleen Head says

    Samatha, I wish I was able to met you. I know your Great Grandma Ruby is now with you in Heaven. Prayers with you and your family.

    Cousin

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May 11, 2021

A special ‘Thank You’ for the wonderful service our family received at Draeger Funeral Home. A special thank you to Gary and his beautiful wife and the receptionist who made it so comforting and caring in such a hard time for our family. Everything you did for us made our load so much lighter. Thank you!

Ilma Oates Family

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