Celebrating the Life and Extraordinary Impact of Sam Hudran

Friday, October 24, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep sadness YWCA Delaware mourns the passing of Sam Hudran, our beloved SARC Counseling Services Manager. 

Many of you may have met Sam at our recent Celebration Breakfast. Sam was the living definition of “empowerment.” Having experienced unimaginable challenges, she found a way to become a powerful advocate for others in the field of victim services and coordinated community response. 

At the Breakfast, Sam shared:

"I know what it's like and how it feels when you finally get to break free. It just takes someone to believe in you. With SARC, as the counseling manager, I believe in every person that comes through the door, I know they can have a better life. They just need support to get there. I share my story in the hopes that it will allow survivors to know that their future can be better, it can be positive, it can be glorious, and you can live free."

Her voice was soft and gentle, yet her determination to create a better world for herself and for others was stronger than steel. Her courage and compassion helped countless survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking find their own paths to healing.

In her three years with YWCA Delaware’s SARC program, Sam inspired all who had the privilege of working alongside her. We will forever honor her strength, compassion, and lasting contributions to our community and our state.

Our hearts are with her beautiful family—her husband, Bill, and her children, Bill IV, Olexa, and Andrew.

Sam, may your soul find the comfort you so freely shared with others. Your light will continue to guide us.

A viewing for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to YWCA Delaware, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 515, Wilmington, DE 19801.