Lorene "Belle" Samples

Lorene “Belle” Samples, 71, lifelong resident of Charleston passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home. She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. Mrs. Samples always considered her family first and foremost.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rue A. and Minnie Josephine Long; infant son, Barry Samples; grandson, Jason Wright; brothers: Joe Long, Bennie Long, Bob Long and Ronnie Long.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Samples of Charleston; children, Tena Wright (Larry) of Charleston and Chris Samples (Martha) of Georgetown; Waynette King (Mike) of Dayton, Ohio, (Waynette was raised by Mrs. Samples along with her own children); grandchildren: Jareth Thomas, Josh Thomas, Haley Russell (Robbie), Brooklyn Samples, Adam Wright (Laura), Eric King, Trinisia Brown (John), Scott King, and Caleb King; great grandchildren: Jayven Thomas, Eli Russell, Madison Russell, Cole Wright, Autum Wright and Owen Wright; brothers, Don Long, Larry Long, and Jerry Long; sister, Hazel Lee; several nieces and nephews; and extended family.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016 in the chapel of Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Hood officiating. Interment will follow in Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery with Jareth Thomas, Josh Thomas, Robbie Russell, Gage Locke, Adam Wright and Ronnie Prueitt serving as pallbearers. Mike King will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Her family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Samples family guestbook at www.fikefh.com