Michele Samson, 66, Bonnots Mill passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Boone Hospital.
She was born on Oct. 10,1959, to the late Bobby and Marie (Markway) Ferguson in Jefferson City.
She was a graduate of Helias Catholic High School.
Having an interest in health care, Michele attended Lincoln University to become a registered nurse in 1988. In 1997, she received her Master’s Degree from Clarkston College as a nurse practitioner. With her retirement from JCMG, Michele was proud to have provided nursing care for over 30 years.
After reconnecting with a long-time friend, Tim Samson, they were united in marriage on Jan. 7, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Parish in Loose Creek.
Michele enjoyed sewing, listening to country music and cooking delicious meals for her family especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
She was also a member and active supporter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2693.
Michele was preceded in death by parents, Bobby and Marie; daughter, Heather Dougherty; and brother, Robert Ferguson.
She is survived by husband, Tim of Bonnots Mill; children, Ashley Bates and husband Rick of Lohman, Heather Kinworthy and husband Shawn of Brazito, Lindsey Schlottach and husband Kevin and Zachary Dougherty and wife Shyra, both of Jefferson City; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Lynn Young and husband David of Fulton; and brother, Gary Ferguson and wife Terri of Jefferson City.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, March 30, at Immaculate Conception Parish in Loose Creek. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Robert Ferguson Memorial Fund c/o the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1411 Missouri Blvd., JCMO, 65109
Arrangements entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes-Westphalia.
