Nancy Samples, 64, of Dawsonville, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 at North Fulton Regional Hospital following a period of declining health.

Born in Fulton County, she lived most of her life in Gwinnett County before moving to Dawson County eight years ago.

Mrs. Samples was a devout Christian, reading her Bible daily.

She was also a loving wife and mother who will be greatly missed.

Her parents, William and Opal Capes preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Norman Samples of Dawsonville; children, Jill and Allen Jones of Ball Ground, Brad and Maggie Samples of Watkinsville; sister, Janice and Doug Williamson of Lula; various other relatives also survive.

Graveside services were Friday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jim Ferguson officiating.