Essie Samuels of Dorchester died on December 18, 2017 in Boston.

Beloved mother of Beverly Barr, William Samuels, Ronald Samuels, Robert Samuels, Hazel Hutcherson, Sherry Samuels, Richard Samuels, Curtis Samuels and the late  Lacey Samuels Jr., Christine Samuels Bettie Jean Reed and Ruby Evans.  Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on December 30, 2017 from 9:00-10:00am in the Greater Zion Church, 70 Wayland Street, Roxbury.  Service will follow at 10:00am.  Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park.