Willena S. Samples, 75, of Old Hickory, TN, was called home October 29th after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her parents, the late Percy and Rosie Lee Allen; husband, United States Army Veteran, Leroy Samples. She is survived by her daughter, Ramona (Larry) Walker, Mt. Juliet, TN; son, Darryl (April) Tucker, Conyers, GA; 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; 3 siblings, Betty Ross, Norma Ross-Williams, Atlanta, GA; and Jimmie Lee Allen, Chattanooga, TN; countless friends and family.
She was known as “granny-granny” to her great grandchildren and was the life of the party.
Visitation will be 9:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, November 10, 2020. At the funeral home. Funeral services will be held privately. Interment:
Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.