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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson

June 27, 1949- April 16, 2021

Dorothy Marie “Dottie” or “Dot” Ferguson-Sampson, 71, of Huntingtown, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Calvert Health Medical Center. She was born on June 27, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to William Gerald and Mary Jane (Middleton) Decatur. Dottie was raised in Colmar Manor, MD and attended Elizabeth Seaton Catholic School, and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1967. She married Kenneth Allen Sampson in 1982 and they resided in Lanham until moving to Huntingtown in 1987. Dottie held a successful professional career as the branch manager for the Household Finance Company prior to her retirement. She enjoyed scrapbooking in her free time, and loved traveling and camping with her husband.

Dottie is survived by her husband Kenneth Allen Sampson, her son Kenneth Allen Sampson, Jr. and his wife Kelley of Huntingtown, daughter Joanne Calvert and her husband Jim of Pasadena, her grandchildren Hailey, Jaiden, Hunter, Brandee, Nicholas, Jessica, and Julia, brothers Gerald, Joe, and Richard Decatur, all of Florida, and Harry Decatur of Washington, D.C., sisters Mary Pat Burch of Alabama, and J.J. Decatur. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Jane Decatur, and by a daughter Jackie Ferguson.

Dorothy’s services will be livestreamed on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook Page on Thursday, April 22, beginning at around 1:55 P.M. https://www.facebook.com/RauschFH/

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Visitation

Thursday, April 22, 2021
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Services

  • Memorial Service

Thursday, April 22, 2021
2:00 P.M.

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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  • Private

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    Jesse Sampson
    16 Apr 2021
    6:32pm

    I am terribly sorry for our loss : ( My Aunt Dot will always have a spot in my heart. I am shocked and saddened to say the least but the indelible picture of her in my mind is one of beauty : )
    She was truly remarkable to me and took me under her wing as a confused teenager. I am sad that she has gained her Angel’s Wings so soon. She helped to restore a sense of hope in me when I felt lost. She took me into her family and definitely made me feel like a part of it. I will always have a smile on my face and thanks in my heart for Dottie. She is the coolest Aunt I have 😎
    Me deepest heartfelt condolences to those closest to her that will miss her more than me. Sending prayers for peace and strength for all of those affected by her passing. You will be missed Dot but I will never forget your kind and fun loving spirit! Godspeed Lady

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    Taneytown
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    Rosetta Gomeringer
    16 Apr 2021
    6:56pm

    I’m sorry for my family lost you are going to be miss aunt so much R.I.P aunt love for ever one aunt

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    BALTIMORE
    State
    Maryland
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    bill hull
    16 Apr 2021
    10:22pm

    so sorry for the family’s loss, i grew up with dot in colmar manor ,wow this is very sad news.

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    crownsville
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    Zane Rettstatt
    16 Apr 2021
    10:41pm

    Dottie was always so nice and made me feel at home. It has been a few years since I’ve seen her but always good memories of kids birthdays or cookouts. Rest in peace Dottie.

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    Lusby
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    MD
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    Marcia Granados
    17 Apr 2021
    7:05pm

    Dot and I were best friends in our teen years. Iam sure she will be missed.
    Prayers for the family.

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    Lusby
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    MD
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    Ray Granados
    18 Apr 2021
    6:08am

    So sad. I grew up with Dot in Colmar Manor. She would always make people laugh and smile. My condolences to her family.

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    Lusby
    State
    MD
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    The Dickerson Family
    19 Apr 2021
    7:36am

    We are so very sorry for your family’s loss. Please know that we continue to hold your family in our thoughts.

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    Huntingtown
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    MD
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    kim mcknight
    19 Apr 2021
    8:20am

    so sorry Kenny for your loss.. God Bless you and your family kim

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    lusby
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    MD
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    Tricia Morris
    19 Apr 2021
    12:33pm

    I am so saddened to hear about Dottie’s passing. We got to spend an entire weekend together working in a 10×10 booth at a scrapbooking trade show, and enjoyed plenty of cold beers and hearty laughs together in the evenings. Time with her was a profound blessing to me, and I will never forget the joy she brought to my life!

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    Neenah
    State
    Wisconsin
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      Barbara Lingle
      19 Apr 2021
      10:06pm

      Thank you for writing this nice note. Dottie truly loved Club Scrap!

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      Huntingtown
      State
      Maryland
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    Bonita Decatur Giddings
    22 Apr 2021
    2:32pm

    Dot was one of my favorite cousins. Growing up with her was a real treat. We had a lot of fun in Colmar Manor. I will miss her. May she rest in peace. Love you always, Dot.

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    Keller
    State
    Virginia
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    Melissa Decatur
    22 Apr 2021
    2:49pm

    I am very sorry of the loss of Aunt Dot but I am thankful for the memories I have of her. She was also very funny, kind, and was welcoming to everyone. I will sincerely miss her.

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    Boca Raton
    State
    FL - Florida
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    Renee Knopp
    26 Apr 2021
    9:47am

    She was a truly wonderful person. I met her through scrapbooking and it was always a joy to take one of her classes, she will be missed by so many. My condolences to the family.

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    Deale
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    MD
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    Jesse Sampson
    16 Apr 2021
    6:32pm

    I am terribly sorry for our loss : ( My Aunt Dot will always have a spot in my heart. I am shocked and saddened to say the least but the indelible picture of her in my mind is one of beauty : )
    She was truly remarkable to me and took me under her wing as a confused teenager. I am sad that she has gained her Angel’s Wings so soon. She helped to restore a sense of hope in me when I felt lost. She took me into her family and definitely made me feel like a part of it. I will always have a smile on my face and thanks in my heart for Dottie. She is the coolest Aunt I have 😎
    Me deepest heartfelt condolences to those closest to her that will miss her more than me. Sending prayers for peace and strength for all of those affected by her passing. You will be missed Dot but I will never forget your kind and fun loving spirit! Godspeed Lady

    save
    City
    Taneytown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Rosetta Gomeringer
    16 Apr 2021
    6:56pm

    I’m sorry for my family lost you are going to be miss aunt so much R.I.P aunt love for ever one aunt

    save
    City
    BALTIMORE
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    bill hull
    16 Apr 2021
    10:22pm

    so sorry for the family’s loss, i grew up with dot in colmar manor ,wow this is very sad news.

    save
    City
    crownsville
    State
    maryland
    Reply
    Zane Rettstatt
    16 Apr 2021
    10:41pm

    Dottie was always so nice and made me feel at home. It has been a few years since I’ve seen her but always good memories of kids birthdays or cookouts. Rest in peace Dottie.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Marcia Granados
    17 Apr 2021
    7:05pm

    Dot and I were best friends in our teen years. Iam sure she will be missed.
    Prayers for the family.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Ray Granados
    18 Apr 2021
    6:08am

    So sad. I grew up with Dot in Colmar Manor. She would always make people laugh and smile. My condolences to her family.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    The Dickerson Family
    19 Apr 2021
    7:36am

    We are so very sorry for your family’s loss. Please know that we continue to hold your family in our thoughts.

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    kim mcknight
    19 Apr 2021
    8:20am

    so sorry Kenny for your loss.. God Bless you and your family kim

    save
    City
    lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Tricia Morris
    19 Apr 2021
    12:33pm

    I am so saddened to hear about Dottie’s passing. We got to spend an entire weekend together working in a 10×10 booth at a scrapbooking trade show, and enjoyed plenty of cold beers and hearty laughs together in the evenings. Time with her was a profound blessing to me, and I will never forget the joy she brought to my life!

    save
    City
    Neenah
    State
    Wisconsin
    Reply
      Barbara Lingle
      19 Apr 2021
      10:06pm

      Thank you for writing this nice note. Dottie truly loved Club Scrap!

      save
      City
      Huntingtown
      State
      Maryland
      Reply
    Bonita Decatur Giddings
    22 Apr 2021
    2:32pm

    Dot was one of my favorite cousins. Growing up with her was a real treat. We had a lot of fun in Colmar Manor. I will miss her. May she rest in peace. Love you always, Dot.

    save
    City
    Keller
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
    Melissa Decatur
    22 Apr 2021
    2:49pm

    I am very sorry of the loss of Aunt Dot but I am thankful for the memories I have of her. She was also very funny, kind, and was welcoming to everyone. I will sincerely miss her.

    save
    City
    Boca Raton
    State
    FL - Florida
    Reply
    Renee Knopp
    26 Apr 2021
    9:47am

    She was a truly wonderful person. I met her through scrapbooking and it was always a joy to take one of her classes, she will be missed by so many. My condolences to the family.

    save
    City
    Deale
    State
    MD
    Reply

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