Sami Sherman Engle

Sami Sherman Engle, age 48, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026, in Charleston, West Virginia. Born on December 15, 1977, in Harlan, Kentucky, to Carol Arnold and Gene Sherman, Sami was a light in the lives of all who knew her.
Sami grew up in Kentucky, graduating with pride from Bourbon County High School before attending Morehead State University. Her kindness and dedication led her to a successful and fulfilling career with Ticketmaster, where she worked in Client Support and Event Changes for nearly 25 years. Colleagues and clients alike valued her patience and commitment to helping others. Some of her best friends were her co-workers.
Sami was a dedicated mother and wife and enjoyed boating and spending time with her family on Summersville Lake. Sami was a passionate bird watcher, always making sure the neighborhood birds were well cared for. The sight of two Mourning Doves often brought her comfort, as she believed they were her Granny and Pappy watching over her. Sami was an enthusiastic supporter of the Herbert Hoover Marching Huskies and the Herbert Hoover High Impact Show Choir. She was an avid reader, always eager to start a new book, and she cherished every visit to the beaches along the East Coast, where she felt most at peace.
Sami was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Carol Arnold. She is survived by her loving husband, Matt Engle; her children, Jacob Engle, Ben Engle, and Aaron Engle; her brother, Hutch LeCompte; her father, Gene Sherman; her stepmother, Becky Sherman; and several nieces, nephews and many other extended family members and friends who will carry forward her legacy of love and generosity.
On Sunday, November 22 a small memorial gathering with family will be held at her father’s farm in Bourbon County, Kentucky, where her memory will be honored in a place she held dear.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the Herbert Hoover Marching Band, or the Herbert Hoover High Impact Show Choir. Donations to the Band and Show Choir can be sent to the school at 775 Husky Way, Elkview, WV 25071.
Sami will be remembered for her compassion, her joyful presence, and the countless ways she made the world a better place for those around her. She touched many lives and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love. She will be missed.