Remembering Tiffany & Sam from Faith in Action on Vimeo.
Tiffany…
Tiffany Ann Beene, 24, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Tiffany was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was born, July 19, 1988, in Guatemala to missionaries, Michael and Roxanne “Rocky” Beene. Tiffany spent her childhood, until age 18, with the villagers there. She lived with her missionary family where they spent their lives in areas that had no running water or electricity. The family built block homes for huts and started feeding and educational programs. This was Tiffany’s life and love. She loved both the poor and rich and all those in between. She was a lover of people and a servant to all. Her life model was to do what you do with all your heart. She wanted the world and all her friends to know Jesus. Tiffany moved to Kissimmee in 2008. She was a graduate of Southeastern University and she was employed as a marketing coordinator at Regal Boats. We will miss our angel girl, but know that we will see her soon! We are not home yet… We can’t wait to see you Tiff, you are so missed!
Tiffany is survived by her parents Michael and Rocky Beene; maternal grandparents Carl and Bernie Moro; sisters Chelsea and Kayla Beene; and brother Travis Beene.
A visitation will be conducted in Tiffany’s honor, Friday, February 8, 2013, from 6-8pm at Lakeland Funeral Home, 2125 South Bartow Highway in Lakeland. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 11am at Church of the Son, 4484 North John Young Parkway in Orlando. Interment will follow at Lakeland Memorial Gardens at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made in her memory, to Faith In Action, P.O. Box 451346, Kissimmee, FL 34744, or online at
www.FIAministries.org, designated to Tiffany Beene.
https://www.facebook.com/TheTiffanyProject
Sam…
Samuel “Sam” Jonathan Hampton, 24, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Sam was born November 14, 1988 in Tampa FL. He was a lifelong resident of Winter Haven. Sam was a business manager of a cattle ranch. He was a member of Tampa Car Meet and the Ferrari Club of Tampa Bay. He is survived by his mother, Lynn Hampton, and his aunt, Leigh Hampton. Sam loved many things such as food, cars, and traveling but nothing gave him more joy than doing these things with his friends. Sam did not pull punches, but rather told you how he felt. If you were in his life, it is because he wanted you there. Sam was the kind of man who would do anything for his friends. Sam loved food, he shared his food. Sam loved cars, he shared his cars. Sam loved to see the world, but he chose not see it alone. Sam loved God, he shared his God. His giving nature was a testament to his fine upbringing and his genuine relationship with Jesus. Sam would not want us to mourn for him; he lived a life of adventure and passed the way he wanted to, beside his best friend. Sam loved to travel; he loved adventure and honestly would not have it any other way. He is now living the greatest adventure and still has his best friend by his side.
A visitation will be conducted in Sam’s honor, Friday, February 8, 2013, from 6-8pm at Lakeland Funeral Home, 2125 South Bartow Highway in Lakeland. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 11am at Church of the Son, 4484 North John Young Parkway in Orlando. Interment will follow at Lakeland Memorial Gardens at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, Sam’s family requests that donations be made in his memory, to Faith in Action, P.O. Box 451346, Kissimmee, FL 34744, or online at
www.FIAministries.org .
“We were raised with the understanding and idea of how to BE the Gospel, and that you are to BE the Gospel with your life. You live it out, you are love. Tiffany was very focused and had one purpose and one desire in her heart and mind, and that was to see her friends saved and to see the world know Jesus. Several friends of Tiffany and Sam were present when the accident happened. I believe God, in His mercy, used this accident so that our friends might be part of a generation that is shaken awake and able to realize that we are not invincible.”
-Kayla Beene
We send you our love. Our prayers for strength. And the sure word. “You are my God.”
Hank and Vicki
I still can’t believe this happened, but I know that Tiffany lived an extraordinary life of faith. She was a blessing to know. May God comfort you all during this time as you grieve. It was a pleasure in knowing Tiffany.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video with us. It is my prayer that God will continue to use Tiffany and Sam as other servants of God have been used for generations. We will see them soon and I pray that in the mean time God will comfort you and strengthen you as never before. Les amamos y estaremos orando por toda su familia.
Its been so, so long since I have laid eyes on one of my dearest friends from high school, Rocky. While I have thought of her and the life she must be living countless times, I have not had the pleasure of seeing her in all these years. When I heard of the passing of she and Michael’s precious Tiffany, I knew I had to see them, to see the girl I once knew, the mother of this child, my ole pal and let her know how powerful the impression was of simplyjust knowing her back then. I felt the need to be present at the celebration of her daughters life with she and her family. I too have a daughter the same age and cannot imagine the pain they her family is rallying, united and strong. My prayers are with all of your family during this diffucult time.My heart is so heavy for you all. May you all find comfort and solace in all of the wonderful memories you hold. I’ve missed you ole friend. I’m so sorry for your loss. I love you! Mandy
Mike, Rocky, Kayla, Chelsea and Travis-
You all have dedicated your lives to showing others the way to your best friend, Jesus. I am praying that you will feel comfort or your best friend and find comfort in His arms as Tiffany is doing now. You will see her soon as she is there with Him now.
We love you all and are lifting up prayers for you all for the days ahead.
Love, Paul and Mary
We extend our deepest condolences to the Beene and Hampton family in the loss of your son and daughter, but we know our hope is alive in Christ and that you will meet again in Heaven. Take comfort in God’s Word and be encouraged that He is the God of all comfort. May He bless, strengthen, and hold you at this time.
Desmond and Kimberly
Beautiful tribute. Beautiful family. I love you all.
Dear Michael & Roxanne, Chelsea, Kayla & Travis,
On behalf of Franklin Covenant Church in Franklin, NC, we send you our condolences and pray you God’s comfort, encouragement, peace and presence in your great loss and His great gain with the passing into glory of Tiffany & friend Sam! May the Father’s words of comfort in 2Cor.1:3-11 and our Lord’s words of encouragement in Jn.14:1-4 bless you at this time and onward. What a blessing it is to know that Tiffany and Sam are with our Lord! May your faith and hope in God and His Word carry you thru your deep hurt and loss we pray!
Also, Michael & Roxanne, I have been asked to update and maintain our mission board wall with fotos and update/progress reports, vision & mission statements re. your ministry in order to keep it in front of our people for their support in prayer and finance, the Lord willing and blessing. Would you in time be willing to assist me in that, please? With Praise for Jesus and with Love for you in Him,
Herman Weits, Missions Coordinator
Franklin Covenant Church
Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-3025
hrweits@dnet.net
Out of the ashes a beautiful flower is blossoming whose fragrance is bringing life all around the world.
I wish I had been able to spend more time with your family over the last 18 years but God has a plan for all of us I am just glad I got to know you as much as I have. I have always raved to others about your dedication to others in areas that so many dare to venture. You are doing an Awesome job raising up the Fathers Children to leave a Legacy to be proud of. Knowing that Tiff and Sam only stepped over from 1 realm to another is comforting to know 1 day soon I will follow for life is as a vapor, it appears for a little while and then it is gone. I hope I leave as great a legacy for those to follow as Tiffany has. Bless you all. Goose
Beautiful!!
Michael and Rocky, what a beautiful video tribute to Tiffany and Sam! We were crushed to learn about the accident from Suzy in a note we received today. We have such fond memories of your family when ours paths crossed yours during our short stay in Guatemala. The blessings of your presence and your work shine everywhere you go. Tiffany has taken her bright smile, joyful heart, and enormous love up to our Heavenly Father. Our prayers are with you all and the Hampton family.
Rocky and family. This life gives us so many joys and one of the finest is knowing all of you!!!. people like you are very rare to find. Tiffany left a life long and beyond full of teachings, example, love, therefore she will always be with all of us!!. It is exciting to think that she is living that life that we are promised, next to our Lord. How exciitng is that!!!! love you guys