Sandra Lynn Bearbow

Sandra Lynn Bearbow, age 65, former Arapaho resident, was born March 8, 1960, in Clinton, to Calvin and Cordelia (Morton) Bearbow. She passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra was raised in the Arapaho area and graduated from Arapaho High School. On June 12, 1982, she married the love of her life, Clifford Sam Jr., and together they built a life centered around faith, family, and tradition. Sandra was a devoted and loving housewife who took great pride in caring for her home and those she loved.

She was baptized at Glorietta Baptist Church and carried her faith with her throughout her life. Sandra loved attending pow-wows, watching her favorite television shows, and creating beautiful Native American beadwork. She enjoyed traveling and especially cherished the time she spent with her family. Sandra was well known for giving her friends and family special nicknames, and her quick wit and sarcastic sense of humor will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Cordelia Bearbow; three brothers, Ronald Bearbow, Steven Bearbow, and Calvin “Jeff” Bearbow Jr.; and one sister, LuAnn Bearbow.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Clifford Sam Jr., of the home in Oklahoma City; her sons, Jeryme Sam and Wendell Tongkeamah, both of Oklahoma City; and her daughters, Cedar Sam, Hunter Medicine Woman Sam, and Haa-nah Nashon Sierra Brook-Sam, all of Oklahoma City. She also leaves behind numerous extended family members and dear friends who will miss her deeply.

Sandra’s service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 23, 2026, at Swappingback Baptist Church, with Gerald Panana officiating. Burial will follow in Swappingback Cemetery, under the direction of Lee Hometown Funeral Home.

Sandra’s wake service will be held Sunday, February 22, 2026, also at Swappingback Baptist Church, beginning at 7:00 P.M. and continuing through the night.