In loving memory of

Samantha J. Brown
May 15, 1986 - May 1, 2020

Samantha Brown, age 33 of Newton, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. Private family funeral services will be held at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax. Burial will take place at the Colfax Cemetery on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. and everyone is welcome to attend, using the guidelines for social distancing. There will be an open visitation on Monday, May 4, 2020 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be used for Samantha's children and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com

The daughter of Jeffrey Brown and Lisa (Tilghman) Pierce, Samantha was born on May 15, 1986 in Des Moines. She graduated from Newton High School. Sam was a member of the Howard Street Christian Church. Samantha enjoyed going to the Iowa State Fair, concerts and vacationing in her special place, Anna Maria Island. Her greatest joy however, was the time that she would spend with her kids, family and friends.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Adam Ruple; her children, Keaton Scott Brown, Paisley Jane Wilson, and Harper Ann Ruple; her mother, Lisa Pierce; father Jeff (Darcy) Brown; sisters, Annie Jo (Colton Jungjohan) Brown and Kodi Jene (Dalton) Machin and her grandparents, Robert (Joyce) Brown. Preceding Samantha in death, her step dad, Scott Pierce and grandparents, Norma Tilghman and LaVern and Bertie Collister.

Tributes

Mary Anne Chevalier wrote on May 4, 2020:

"Lisa and Kodi, Thinking of you both during this difficult time and sending my sincere sympathies "

Dave and Kathy Wolf wrote on May 4, 2020:

"We recall Sam and Taylor playing together as kids when we lived on Division St. Our heart felt condolences go out to the family. "

Natalie Lourens wrote on May 4, 2020:

"I'm just seeing this and I am so, so sorry for your loss! I was happy to know Sam in our time together at school! Rest Well, friend!"

Randy Marchant wrote on May 3, 2020:

"Lisa & Kodi, family and friends. It is simply put, Sam always accepted me as I was, and I her. Sam shared her love of family and I loved her family. RIP I will miss you Samantha. Uncle Randy I am always here Lisa."

Shirley Mellor wrote on May 3, 2020:

"Jerry and I are so sorry to hear about Samantha your Granddaughter Bob and Joyce Brown and family. Prayers for all of you."

Rachel richardson wrote on May 2, 2020:

"Lodi, My condolences to you and your family . Sam was a good friend sister and a dang good nurses Aid. she will be missed dearly. "

Margaret Hird wrote on May 2, 2020:

"Joyce and Bob So sorry to hear of your grandaughters passing. May God Bless each and every family member at this time. Have good memories of her."

Sara Burns wrote on May 1, 2020:

"Ref in peace Sam. You will be missed. Prayers to your family."

Lacey wrote on May 1, 2020:

"My dear friend Sam, forever Rest In Peace. Sending extra prayers for those sweet kiddos "

Donna Stravers wrote on May 1, 2020:

"I?m so sorry Kodi. Prayers. Donna Stravers"