Lisa Gail Samples

February 10, 1965 - September 8, 2015

Lisa Gail Samples, age 50, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday September 8, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam She was born on February 10, 1965 in Hampton, VA a daughter of John W. and Beulah Dishner Samples and resided in this area since 1985. Lisa’s life and passion was to teach, which she did for over twenty seven years. At the time of her death, she taught at the Perth Bible Christian Academy. Previously, Lisa was a teacher at two Christian schools in Florida and Busy Bee Daycare in Amsterdam. She spent the same number of years teaching children in church including Sunday School, AWANA, Patch the Pirate Clubs, and Vacation Bible School. Lisa served as Sunday School Superintendent at the Broadalbin Baptist Church, where she was currently a member. Lisa lived her life for others, the children she taught, her family, and her friends. She will be remembered as being full of life, joy, and a generous spirit. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Bill and Margaret Samples, and Paul and Mary Dishner; a sister, Robin Samples; and a niece, Ashley Nicole Samples. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Lori and Leah Samples; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Kimberly Samples; a niece, Abigail Samples; two nephews, John and Jacob Samples; a great-niece, Elizabeth Lee; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 am at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, led by her brother, John Samples, Jr. Calling hours will be held from 9:30 – 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Kingsport, TN at a later date. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Perth Bible Christian Academy to honor Lisa’s passion for teaching.