Samantha Huston Weems

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Friday, September 25, 2026
at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls at the age of 31

Samantha Jarman Huston was born November 3, 1994, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the second of three children born to Doug and June (Jarman) Huston. She attended grade school in Midland through the 5th grade before attending Philip. While in Midland, Samantha was a Midland Tumbler, and won the state 4-H BB gun shoot. Her dad said they had a trap line from home to Midland which they checked on their way to school. As a 5th grader, she began school at Philip, graduating from Philip High School in 2013.
Her favorite part of high school was FCCLA. She was also in choir and basketball until a knee injury ended her career.

After graduation she attended Black Hills State University and later graduated from Mitchell Tech as a radiology technologist. After her schooling, she began her career at Philip Health Services in 2018, and later began work at the Wanblee Clinic in 2021. At the end of July 2026, she began working at Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center in Rapid City.

Samantha was united in marriage to Bailey Weems on October 26, 2024, in Wall, South Dakota. They made their home in Philip, with their two corgis Walt and Cady.

Samantha was very artistic, painting skulls and drawing. She enjoyed fishing and hunting with her dad, and cooking for her family and friends. Her family and her friends were her everything, and she would help anyone that needed help, no matter the time or day.

Survivors include her husband Bailey Weems of Philip; her parents Doug and June Huston of Midland; brother Spencer Huston and his wife Myra of Mandan, North Dakota; sister Sarah Huston of Philip; paternal grandmother Ruby Huston of Philip; mother-in-law Amy Moser of Baudette, Minnesota; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; a host of other relatives and friends.

Samantha was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Dale and Joyce Jarman; her paternal grandfather Huey Huston; and her favorite childhood dog Lucky!

Visitation will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, at the American Legion Hall in Philip.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, at the Philip Fine Arts Building with Pastor Cindy Bisser officiating.

Private family interment will be at the Nowlin Cemetery.

Service Details

VISITATION
Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
American Legion Hall
Philip, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, October 2, 2026 - !0:00 a.m.
Fine Arts Gym
Philip, South Dakota

OFFICIANT
Pastor Cindy Bisser

PALLBEARERS
Mark Radway - Tanner Radway
Spencer Huston - Mike O'Dea
Austin O'Dea - Aaron Doolittle
Thomas Doolittle

PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT
Nowlin Cemetery

Guest Book

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
   ~ Carla Reumann Presho, SD (9/28/2026)
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers that God will help you through the days ahead.
   ~ Julie McLaughlin Midland (9/28/2026)
To beautifual Samantha's family. Although we can never really understand your pain, ur hearts hurt along with yours. We can only "be the things we loved the most about our loved ones who have gone ahead". God bless and keep you.
   ~ Lyndy Ireland (9/27/2026)
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
   ~ Tracy and Ken Nordstrom Colman, Sd (9/28/2026)
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful Samantha. My heart hurts for you all as you navigate through this devastating loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. 😔💜
   ~ Brenda Jones-Nierman Bennington, NE (9/27/2026)
June and family I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers of comfort today and in the days ahead
   ~ Marlene Reuman KENNEBEC (9/27/2026)
What a shock it was to hear about Sam. We are thinking of all of you. Hold on to all the memories. So hard to lose someone so young. Prayers for all.
   ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (9/27/2026)
June and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family as you grieve this sudden and tragic loss of Samantha. Lifting you up in prayer, may God be with you in the many difficult days ahead.
   ~ Katie Donahey Meade County FSA (9/28/2026)
My heart hurts for your family June and Doug, I adored Sam from the time i babysat her as a baby. I watched her grow up , keeping tabs on her. My prayers and love are sent to you all. May god wrap his arms around you all and help you navigate moving forward.
   ~ Tana OConnor Sturgis (9/27/2026)
There are no words.... Sam was such a kind soul with a heart of gold. What a huge loss and gone too soon. My heart goes out to all of her family and friends. She will leave a hole that can never be filled ❤️
   ~ Kim Petersen Philip, SD (9/26/2026)
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

   ~ Tammy Jewett Belle Fourche, SD (9/27/2026)
Condolences to her family. So sorry for your loss.
   ~ Kim Conroy-Garcia Wanblee, SD (9/27/2026)
My deepest sympathy for your loss. She was a beautiful & kind woman who will be missed by so many. There’s nothing harder than loosing a child, hold your memories close, remember her with a smile & know she will always be watching over you all. Lifting your family up in prayers.
   ~ Cindy Nuzum Wall, SD (9/28/2026)
There are no words I can write to ease the pain you all are feeling right now so I won’t even attempt to. Please just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Put one foot in front of the other, and just breathe. I am truly sorry for your loss.
   ~ Kassie Kukal Kadoka, SD (9/27/2026)