Burnetta Gafeney Sampson

--- Page 1 --- Homegoing Services for Burnetta Bell Sampson · Saturday, October 8, 2005 · Visitation 1:00–1:30 P.M. ~ Service 1:30–2:30 P.M. Gatling's Chapel, 10133 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois 60628 · Rev. Edgar B. Johnson, Sr., Officiating Pallbearers: Robert Sampson, Cordell D. Sampson, Victor Sampson, Ali Carter, Kareem Carter, James Calvin Guiding Light — a tribute poem for our matriarch, written by Eboni Carter. Acknowledgement: The family of Burnetta Sampson is grateful for all acts of kindness and sympathy shown during this time of bereavement. Arrangements entrusted to Gatling's Chapel. --- Page 2 --- Burnetta Bell Sampson was born September 14, 1930 to the union of Fredrick and Charlotte Gafeney in Chicago, Illinois — the "Baby Girl" of 16 children. She married Victor Sampson on February 26, 1949; this union was blessed with six children: Robert, Cordell, Linda, Marla, Trina and Victor. Her husband and youngest daughter, Trina Bolarinwa, preceded her in death. Burnetta departed this life on October 3, 2005 at 5:30 a.m. She is survived by her sons Robert Sampson (Angela), Cordell Sampson (Carolyn) and Victor Sampson; her daughters Linda Carter (Art) and Marla Njomba (Muhuyu); two brothers Robert (Arlean) and Hubert; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Order of Service: Organ Prelude; Processional; Presentation; Scripture & Prayer (Rev. Edgar B. Johnson, Sr.); Selection — His Eye Is On the Sparrow; Resolutions; Remarks; Acknowledgements; Selection; Obituary (read silently); Eulogy (Rev. Edgar B. Johnson, Sr.); Parting View; Recessional. Interment: Burr Oak Cemetery, 127th & Kostner, Alsip, IL.