Kimberly “Kim” Samson died peacefully at her home in Woodstock while surrounded by her family.
She courageously, and with grace, fought metastatic breast cancer for the last three years. Throughout this challenge Kim was steadfast in her faith in our Lord and Savior.
Kim was a true southern lady, born and raised in Rome, Georgia. She was co-owner of Premier Indoor Comfort Systems, spending most of her career in the HVAC industry. Kim was blessed to live a life in two states … a home in Woodstock, GA and a farm home in Bryson City, NC. Her love of ALL animals (from horses to dogs to cats to cows) knew no bounds. She was a creative artist and loved to make personal pottery pieces for her loved ones; she also enjoyed riding her horses, painting, knitting and traveling.
First and foremost, Kim was a dedicated mother. She treasured her son Cory and stepdaughter Amanda, and embraced every moment spent with them. She especially loved her role as “KiKi”, grandma to her Jackson and Lily who brought so much joy to her life. She had a very loving heart, a giving spirit and always had a way to make people around her feel special. Kim was a woman who despite battling the brutal effects of cancer and its treatments was still thinking of others, always asking about their lives, touching people's hearts with her loving spirit … it was never about her.
Kim leaves behind her husband Stephen Samson; son Cory (wife Carmen); stepdaughter Amanda Hill (husband Matt) and beloved grandchildren Jackson and Lily Hill. She is survived by her mother, Sherrie Stroup; father Charles Worley (stepmother Janis); half-brother Chase; sister Charlee; nephew Garrett Pruett; grandmother Ouida Black and many cousins. She was especially attached to her great nephews Bentley and Maverick. She also leaves behind the sister of her heart, Gina O’Leary, and her Papa Den (as well as Nick, Allie, Skylar and Lexi).
The world was blessed to have Kim’s shining light and she will be missed, and fondly remembered.
The family of Kim wants to express their deepest gratitude to the loving and compassionate hospice team at Vitas Healthcare as well as the medical teams at Northside Hospital Cancer Center and Piedmont Radiation Oncology.
Family & friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service at The Woodstock Funeral Home at 8855 Main Street in Woodstock, GA on Saturday, July 20th. Visitation is at 11 am with the Memorial Service at noon, followed by a reception for her family & friends.
Expressions of condolence can be made at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations in her name to either The Cherokee County Humane Society (5900 Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth, GA 30102) or The American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society Center, 250 Williams St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303).
“If Roses grow in Heaven
Lord, please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my KiKi’s arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I’ll do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.”
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