Luevern Sams Hartwick Glover

Luevern Sams Hartwick Glover, 92, of Greenbrier, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2025. Born on April 22, 1933 to William Eli Sams and Mary Iola Freeman Sams in Martinville, Arkansas, she was a faithful member of the Church of Christ with her life reflecting her steadfast faith and devotion.

Luevern attended Wooster School until its closing, then continued her education in the Greenbrier School District. She and her twin sister Anavurl became well-known across the state of Arkansas as “The Sams Twins,” and even had a year of getting to play with their older sister, Carolyn, drawing standing-room-only crowds with their remarkable basketball talent.

After her school years, Luevern built a long and successful career at Allied/Alltel as a telephone operator. Honored for 24 years of perfect attendance, eventually Luevern retired after more than 30 years of dedicated service — a reflection of her strong work ethic and dependability.

Luevern’s gentle and kind soul touched everyone she knew, though at times her competitive spirit couldn’t help but to be exposed. Whether playing a ruthless game of cards with her siblings and friends or cheering for her children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren at their games and school events, Luevern’ fierce will to win was always present.

Family meant everything to her, and she took great joy in sharing in their laughter and good company. Her last years were spent living with her beloved twin sister Annie, sharing a bond that had lasted a lifetime. After Annies’ passing, Luevern often spoke of how she couldn’t wait to see her again – and now, they are together once more.

Her love, warmth, and strength will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who were blessed to know her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Elwin (Bunt) Hartwick and Willard Glover; siblings, Eldon Sams, William E. Sams Jr., Arlon Sams, Marvin Sams, Carolyn Beene Gray, Rosalie Ryan, and Anavurl Garrett Karber and grandson, Shannon Williams.

Luevern is survived by her children, Debbie (Leroy) Williams, Mark Hartwick, and Mary Ann (John) McKay; brother, Wayne Sams; grandchildren, Shea (Rick) Blair, Lacey (Jason) McNeil, Beau Kirby, Tessa (Jesse) Mallet, and Mark Catlin Hartwick; great grandchildren, Madyson Mitchell and Andrew Blair; Gage, Irvin, and Canon Mallet; McKayla and Reese Betts, and one great-great grandchild Maddox Mitchell; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral will be at 11:00am on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Wilcox Family Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior and burial at Martinville Cemetery with Brother Tim Copeland and Brother Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Toni Pruss, Crystal Barnett and the staff of Seeds of Love, and Gentiva Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion.