Samantha M. Cerrone, age 16, of Wilmette, IL. Daughter of Rudy and Caroline Cerrone nee Williams. Granddaughter of M. Anne Williams and the late Lloyd Williams, Jr.; the late Emmanuel and the late Minnie Cerrone. Compassionate friend and advocate of Carol J. Hankner. Niece of Ellen Abernethy, Hanson (Alison) Williams, Clayton Williams, and Elizabeth (Eric) Boguniecki; and Mitchell (Madeline) Cerrone. Cousin of Alexandra Evans; Sarah Abernethy; Peter, Max, and Zach Williams; Barrett, Hudson, and Martha Williams; and Hadley, Paige, and Jake Boguniecki; Jade and Rodney Cerrone. Samantha recently completed her sophomore year at New Trier High School. She was a dedicated high school swim team member and New Trier swim club member. She lived to not be ordinary and encouraged others to have the confidence to do the same. She loved music and self-expression. A true goal setter. She was an advocate for others and had an impactful spirit across all age groups. Samantha valued her time and strived to live life to the fullest each day. She will forever be missed by all that knew her. Visitation Saturday, June 12, 2021, 3:00 p.m. until time of Memory Sharing from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077. CLICK HERE TO VIRTUALLY ATTEND THE MEMORY SHARING CEREMONY **Password: Cerrone** Flowers are appreciated, and an act of kindness towards one another is requested each day in Samantha’s memory. Also consider donating in Samantha's memory to: PAWS Chicago 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE or NTA Sharks P.O. BOX 407 Winnetka, IL 60093 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE Info: donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990