Madison Sams
Madison Sams
Early Life and Activities
Photo of Madison (left) with her friend.
Born and raised in Lake Butler, Florida, she also grew up in the town of Lawtey, Florida. She was the daughter of Stacy and Robbie, and the older sister of her brother Hunter. She is a part of a loving and supportive family with cousins and grandparents who showed how much they loved her when she was alive.
She is remembered for always finding a way to make her family laugh, as her cousin Justin wrote on his Facebook to commemorate her: "she was always making silly faces or acting like a doofus".
Growing up she always had an adventurous spirit where she enjoyed walking though the forest.
She was a freshman in her high school where she also played Softball.
Personality
According to family members and friends, Madison had a fun and loving personality.
She was also outgoing known for lighting up the room wherever she walks into.
She was the kind of girl who says what's on her mind and goes after what she wants.
She was a brave soul who wanted to become a paramedic and help people.
ATV Accident & Death
Photo of Madison with her cousin.
On July 7th, 2017, Madison and a few of her friends were in Bradford County riding motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, when they suffered an accident. Madison and her friend Jaryn Box, rode in a Suzuki ATV vehicle when all of the sudden it flipped for an
unknown reason yet to be discovered and pinned her down to the ground.
She and Jaryn Box were not wearing a helmet.
Madison died at the scene and the other girl, Jaryn was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The accident happened at NW 233rd Street and NW 38th Avenue in Lawtey, per the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Neighbors, family, and friends have offered their condolences for the death of Madison.