Gerry Jackson Sampson
March 6, 1943 ~ May 4, 2001
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Mrs. Sampson was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late William Ross Jackson who died in April, 1996. She was also preceded in death by a son, Brian A. Sampson, in December, 1996. She was a 1961 graduate of Leicester High School and was also a graduate of Asheville-Biltmore Junior College. She worked at Clyde A. Erwin High School and was a member of Newfound Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Larry A. Sampson; one son, Daryl Sampson and his wife Cynthia of Charlotte; her mother, Helen Bridges Jackson of Leicester; and a brother, David Ross Jackson and his wife Pat of Leicester.
Funeral services will be 3:30 pm Monday at Newfound Baptist Church with the Revs. Mark Ball and Charles Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be members of the Deacon Board of Newfound Baptist Church.
Her family will receive friends 7 - 8:30 pm Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
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When I worked on Oncology at MSJ hospital Ms. Sampson was a patient. She was so sick at that time. I was so excited to see her out to eat at the fish house one Sunday. She looked so beautiful. She was a lovely person inside and out and I know she will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Daryl,
Our sincerest sympathy at the loss of your mother. It’s hard to imagine your loved ones at peace when
you hurt so much over their loss. Our thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.
Chris & Jack Curtis
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prays are with you through this difficult time.God Bless.She was such wonderful person and I am honored to have known her through church and at school.
Daryl and Cynthia, My deepest sympathies on the loss of this wonderful woman. Gerry always had the most positive attitude and upbeat spirit. She never failed to brighten my days at Erwin High. She will be missed.
I was a friend of Brian’s at AB Tech. My heartfelt condolences.
Dear Bud , we were so sorry to hear that Gerri had passed away. I know you are heartbroken but Gerri fought a long hard battle and will not have to suffer any more ….all our love , thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ………
We are very sorry for your loss. Gerry was a very fine person and leaves a lot of wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Gerry was a tremendous person. I remember how she always brightened up everything around her when I knew her as a small child. I remember waiting on the school bus with her on her first day of school. She was always so upbeat, and so happy, regardless of the circumstances. I never had the privilege to know Gerry’s husband and sons, but I do think of her mother so often.
All of you are in my thoughts. When Daddy died, someone said to me to not mourn that he is gone, but to rejoice that he was.
With sympathy and love, Lovella
We were sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing away. You have our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts are with you during this time. We pray that Gods love will sustain you as Gerry is being welcomed on to the other shore, into the arms of your family there.
Mom and Dad have kept us informed of your family over the years – They think a lot of you and they just loved Gerry.
Dear Bud, Sorry to hear that Gerry passed away, you and Daryl are in our thoughts. She was a wonderful person.
May God be with the Sampson Family during this difficult time.
Love,
Carol and Michael Russell
Larry,Darrel and Family,
Sorry about the loss of a wonderful wife and mother. We hope you will be conforted by knowing she is in a better place and won’t have to suffer anymore. You all have been wonderful to and for her during these very difficult times. May God bless and keep you during the difficult times to come.
Harlon & Carolyn Hensley
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers
are with the family.
I remember Gerry as a kind and sweet little girl who was a blessing to be around and she remained that way throughout her life. Her memory will continue to bless those of us who were fortunate enough to have known her. Roberta Foster Teachey