Samantha Harris was a student at The Mary Louis Academy, a Catholic college preparatory school in Jamaica Estates, NY. She passed away in November 2024.
Key Takeaways
- Samantha Harris was a student who passed away untimely.
- The cause of her passing has not yet been confirmed.
- Her demise was announced by the official page of The Mary Louis Academy.
It is extremely tough for a school to announce a tragedy related to their students.
Such was the case of The Mary Louis Academy, who had to let everyone know about the passing of an excellent student from their institution, Samantha Harris.
Harris was an athlete and was known school-wide for her brilliance in sports and academics.
She was also very sociable and cherished by everyone around her.
On their official page, it was announced that Harris had passed away on November 30, 2024.
The post read,
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It is with deep regret that we share that Samantha Harris, TMLA Class of 2025, passed on November 30, 2024. ⠀
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Sam was the epitome of the Mary Louis woman, having made a positive difference in every aspect of life. An incredible scholar athlete, she was also an ambassador for TMLA and a best friend to many. ⠀
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Please keep Samantha and her loved ones in your prayers, and show compassion and love for one another during this difficult time. ⠀
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Fidem servavi. 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡. ⠀
WeAreTMLA⠀
Further, the announcement made everyone grieve for the tragic loss of the school and the Harris family.
Besides the school, several other pages posted about the tragedy, making the news official.
Before The Mary Louis Academy, G.O.A.L.S. Athletic League had also posted about the heartbreaking news.
Their post read,
Goals is sad to let all our members, family, and friends know that our dear Samantha Harris has succumbed to the cancer she fought with the same strength she showed on the field. Our condolences go out to the entire Harris Family, to her teammates and all the current and former Goals Members that knew and loved her. May She Rest in Power.
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The post was further followed by several hashtags that would help the athletic community and students from the same locality as Samantha learn more about her.
Furthermore, Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy also reposted the post from Samantha’s school, paying tribute to the late athlete.
They added a caption,
We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Samantha Harris, an OLS alum. She fought valiantly throughout her cancer battle and is now with our Lord, no longer in pain. We pray that the Harris family and all who knew Samantha be lifted up in comfort and love. We are honored that Samantha will always be a part of our OLS community. Please keep the Harris family in your prayers. #OLSstrong
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Samantha Harris Funeral
Harris’ funeral was announced by the G.O.A.L.S. Athletic League.
The post said that she would have her funeral at the Park Funeral Home in 2175 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park.
Samantha’s funeral has been dated December 9, 2024, on a Monday at 10 AM.
Likewise, the wake will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and December 8, respectively.
The post further added in the caption,
Wake & Funeral Information for Samantha Harris
To honor Sam and in lieu of flowers, the Harris Family has asked that donations be made to the G.O.A.L.S. Samantha Harris #1 Memorial Scholarship Fund. The link is in our bio and on our website.
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We are awfully saddened by the demise of a young and talented athlete and put forth heartfelt condolences towards her family. May her soul rest in peace!
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Samantha’s dad, Chris, is also a coach.
- Her mother’s name is Jennifer.
- She was one of the two Harris siblings. Her brother’s name is CJ.
