of Jonesboro, AR
June 8, 1952 - January 27, 2026
Margaret Ann Samples, 73, of Jonesboro, formally of West Memphis, AR, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on June 8, 1952, in Jackson, TN, to Raymond Perry and Emma Pauline (Coble) Isbell. Margaret was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church. After retiring as a paralegal, she spent time doing the things she loved, which were traveling, reading, and being a Pink Lady at NEA. Her greatest joy, however, came from being with her grandchildren.
Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Samples; her parents; brothers, Tommy Isbell, Joe Isbell, Larry Isbell and Charles Isbell.
Those left to remember Margaret are daughter Emmie (Brian) Foster; grandchildren, Conner and Kenlee; brother Billy (Margaret) Isbell; sister Ivonne (Bill) Shaeffer; and many friends, church family, and loved ones.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 1:30pm at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR, with Brady Canright officiating.
Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10:30am at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401.
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10 Condolence(s)
Gina Newsom
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Emmie, I'm so sorry. I wished I could have been there for you. Nothing prepares us for these times. Aunt Margaret was always so fun and up for anything. I know Uncle Larry was so excited to have her by his side again. I will miss her so much. Im continuing to pray for you all, Love you.
Anita (Pike) Van Der Roest
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Emmie, Billy, Ivonne and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved Margaret Ann.
Hugs and prayers,
Anita & Billy Van Der Roest
Vicie Louise Isbell/Hughey
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
So loved. I will miss her.
Shelley Hooker
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Sending you lots of love and prayers!!!
Mary Harmon
Saturday, January 31, 2026
We loved your Mom! So sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏
Debby Coble Hall
Friday, January 30, 2026
So very sorry for the family’s loss. I remember many fun times growing up going to Rutherford to our grandmother’s home. Thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Ginny Jones
Friday, January 30, 2026
I love your mom! We have had so much fun together over the years. She will be missed! I know she and Larry are having a blast being together again! Love you bunches! See you soon!
Charlotte Wicks
Friday, January 30, 2026
Emmie, heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this time. Praying God’s comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Sally Harmon Howard
Friday, January 30, 2026
Thinking of you all!
Frances O’Dea
Friday, January 30, 2026
Emmie, my condolences to you and your family. May God bless and keep you through your time of grief.