Samantha Renee Strain, 34, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2019, at her home. Sammi was born on March 14^th, 1985 to Thomas Strain and Julie (Stephenson) Herwick. She graduated from Edwardsburg High School in 2003 and eventually made her was to Clarkston where she had the love of her life, Owen Barens. Everything she did was for him which included being an avid football momma. She loved watching sunsets, doing crossword puzzles, and Notre Dame Football. Sammi was the most amazing mother, devoted sister, daughter, and the bestest friend that anyone could ever ask for. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Thomas Strain of Columbia City and Julie/Bob Herwick of Cassopolis; her son, Owen Barens of Clarkston, MI; four sisters, Martha Strain of Granger, IN, Kelsey Herwick of Indianapolis, Lindsey Herwick of Elkhart, and Taylor Herwick of Cassopolis, MI; Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends; her boyfriend Joe Weaver and his family as well as Jason Barens and his family. Her grandparents, Ross and Jane Stephenson and Robert and Elaine Strain preceded her in death.

Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home in Clarkston, MI on Thursday September 26^th from 4-8pm. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday September 27^th at Sharks Club in Waterford, MI at 1 pm with luncheon immediately following at the club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/funeral-costs-and-owens-education to help support Owen in his future endeavors.