Abbie R. Samson

Abbie R. Samson, age 97, passed away Sunday afternoon August 22, 2004 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mrs. Samson had lived in West Branch since 1972 formerly of Flint. Mrs. Samson was a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church of West Branch and the Flint Community Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Farm Bureau. Mrs. Samson is survived by her children, Edward (Gail) Samson of Ironwood and Sylvia Lockard of West Branch. 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.There were also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband- Percy, A great-grandson- Kyle M. Samson, Sister- Sylvia Soper and 2 Brothers- Ray and Mert Warby. A Combined Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday September 18, 2004 at the Churchill United Methodist Church for Abbie and Percy Samson. Rev. Thomas Spencer will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Churchill United Methodist Church.