Barbara Sampson

Barbara Ann Sampson of Richwoods, Missouri, was born on August 18, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jesse Dean and Elsie (Wallace) Dean. Barb passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the age of 78. On September 29, 1983, Barb was united in marriage to Jimmie Sampson and they shared 41 years together.


Barb is survived by her loving husband, Jim Sampson; four children; as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents: Jesse and Elsie Dean; and nine siblings: Emma Skiles, Dessie Ammilio, Bill Joe Dean, Charles Dean, Truman Dean, Wanda Mayberry, Dulice Dean, Jess Dean, and Clara Bell Boyer.


Barb was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church of Richwoods. She worked for many years in various nursing homes as a nurse’s aide. Barb truly enjoyed caring for the residents in the nursing homes. In addition, Barb loved shopping at Walmart. She could spend hours there. In years past, Barb enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She loved caring for animals of all sorts. She also volunteered at the St. Vincent De Paul store in Richwoods. Barb will be dearly missed.


A time of visitation will be held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church of Richwoods on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 10 am until the time of her Funeral Service at 11 am. Father Bob Knight will be officiating. Interment and final prayers will follow at the St. Stephen's Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care of DeClue Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.