Dora Ownby Samples

Dora Ownby Samples, 92, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008 in a local hospital. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church and before her retirement worked as a floral designer with Jones Florist and Jimmie?s Florist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Emma Whaley Ownby, her husband, James "Doc" Clifford Samples, two sons: James Clifford "Sonny" Samples, Jr. and Robert T. "Bob" Samples and his wife Jessie Holmes Samples. Preceding her in death also were several brothers: Clell Ownby, Carl Ownby, Ora Ownby and Clyde Ownby, and one sister, Deane Levi. She is survived by one granddaughter, Amy Samples Davenport and husband Tim of Cleveland; two great-grandchildren: Jessica and Justin Davenport of Cleveland; special niece, Betty Bryant of Cleveland and several nieces and nephews; and special friends: Cora Lee Rose and Ruby Bryant, both of Cleveland. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with a White Dove Release Ceremony concluding the service. Pallbearers include, Robert Ownby, Carl Ownby, Jack Ownby, Hal Ownby, Don Rose, Jake Smith and Bill Bryant. Her family will receive friends from 5 ? 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.