Janelle Ruth Saam
September 3, 1935 - April 17, 2021
Janelle Ruth Saam, age 85, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born on September 3, 1935 to her late parents, Joseph and Clara Vance. Janelle loved decorating for the holidays and took great pride in her flowers and yard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Mark Taylor Saam; and one infant daughter, Mary Louise Saam; brother, Joseph Vance; sisters, Marcella Hunt, Mary Suttle, and Patricia Segevan. Janelle is survived by her husband of 66 years, Vernon Saam; children, Sheila Evans (Raymond)and Kimberly Cardwell (David); beloved nephew, Michael Suttle (Gloria); grandchildren, Scott Saam, Ryan Wilson (Ashley), Emily Bruce, and Aaron Williams (Anna); one great-grandchild, Madison Saam; and one great-grandchild on the way. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. Louisville, KY 40216. Burial will follow at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, in the family section. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday at Owen Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude (stjude.org).
Janelle Ruth Saam, age 85, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born on September 3, 1935 to her late parents, Joseph and Clara Vance. Janelle loved decorating for the holidays and took great pride in her flowers and... View Obituary & Service Information