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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Renee Knopp
April 26 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
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.
Melissa Decatur
April 22 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
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.
Bonita Decatur Giddings
April 22 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
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.
Barbara Lingle
April 19 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
Thank you for writing this nice note. Dottie truly loved Club Scrap!
Tricia Morris
April 19 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
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!
kim mcknight
April 19 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
so sorry Kenny for your loss.. God Bless you and your family kim
The Dickerson Family
April 19 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
We are so very sorry for your family’s loss. Please know that we continue to hold your family in our thoughts.
Ray Granados
April 18 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
So sad. I grew up with Dot in Colmar Manor. She would always make people laugh and smile. My condolences to her family.
Marcia Granados
April 17 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
Dot and I were best friends in our teen years. Iam sure she will be missed.
Prayers for the family.
Zane Rettstatt
April 16 – Obituary: Dorothy Marie Ferguson-Sampson
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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