Barbara Juanita Sampson

Obituary Barbara Juanita Sampson, at the age of eighty-one (81) was called to rest with her heavenly family on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Wicomico County Nursing Facility in Salisbury, Maryland. Barbara was born on November 19, 1936 in Dorchester County in Cambridge, MD, the daughter of the late James and Esther Cornish. She attended the public school system of Dorchester County, graduating from Maces Lane High School with the class of 1954. Barbara was joined in Holy Matrimony to Willie Bernard Sampson on May 6, 1961. From this union three (3) children were born. Barbara was a resident of Cambridge and East New Market, MD, among her family circles. She was loved and addressed by many as Mom, Auntie, Sister and My Buddy. She was a lifelong member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. Her membership began at an early age with ushering, YPD, attending and later teaching Sunday School. Barbara was a member of the Lillian Hollis Singers, Trustee Aide, Matrons, Pastor’s Aide, Missionary Society, and other various committees. Barbara enjoyed attending the Maces Lane Alumni Reunion and proudly representing the MLHS Class of 1954. She volunteered at the Fireman’s Seafood Festival when her health permitted. Barbara worked at the High Spot Restaurant, J.M. Clayton Crab Factory and Bo-Gash (later Perfect Garment). She was later hired at the Eastern Shore State Hospital in Cambridge, MD as a Direct Care Aide, retiring after 27½ years of service. After her retirement, Barbara worked part-time at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, and was an Avon Sales Representative. Barbara was awarded the “Woman of Distinction Award” presented by the Women’s Day Committee of Bethel A.M.E. Church. She will be remembered for her giving personality and unconditional love for others. She leaves to cherish fond memories: her husband of fifty-six (56) years, Willie B. Sampson; three children, Gregory (Carolyn) Sampson of Cambridge, MD, Jacqueline Melton of Salisbury, MD and Rosalyn Sampson of Hurlock, MD; five grandchildren, Bryan Farrow, Takara Melton, Khadijah Sampson, Atear Frock, and Zakiyah Sampson and one great granddaughter Kali Dream Brooks; one sister, Guinervere Banks; three brothers, James, Jr. of Baltimore, MD, Larry (Juanita) Cornish and Derrick (Pauline) Wongus, all of Cambridge, MD; one aunt, Virginia Dockins, three sisters-in-law, Mattie Thompson, Mildred Simonette and Delores Henry; three brothers-in-law, Jacob and Leonard Sampson and William Golden; two godchildren, LaTonya Kane and Jaron Pasley; special friends, Bertha Northam and Esther Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Butler and Peggy Golden, one brother, Yvonne Jones and one great grandchild, Zuri A. Farrow. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barbara Juanita Sampson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Barbara Juanita Sampson

November 19, 1936 - February 24, 2018