SAMMIE BARNHILL TRUMBORE of Emmaus PA
passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, just 8 days away from
her 90th birthday.
Born in Altus, OK, she was the daughter of the late
William & Faye Barnhill. She attended Ranger High
School in the Class of 1952 at Ranger, TX and the
devoted wife of the late Robert Trumbore.
After high school graduation, Sammie worked as a
telephone operator for Bell Telephone in Texas and
for Pacific Telephone in California before moving
with her husband to Pennsylvania. While raising her
own children, she also provided child care for many,
many others. Sammie never lost her Texas accent or
her sense of humor, even during difficult times. She
enjoyed playing the piano and singing, especially
gospel music. Sammie was respected for her steadfast
Christian faith and her devotion to her children.
Sammie is survived by her sons, Stephen and David
Trumbore; daughters Ramona Neidig and husband Jeff,
Sharon Martinez, and Aimee Trumbore. Her 5 grand-
children are Caleb, Seth and Elizabeth Martinez,
Andrew Trumbore, and James Neidig.