Anne Jo Greene Sampson, age 83, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon, SC. She was born in Robeson County on March 1, 1933 to the late Hector & Docia Stephens.

She will be long-remembered as a great friend, a loyal supporter and a wonderful Christian. Her love for family & friends was only surpassed by her love of the Lord, our Savior, as she was an active, long-time member of Mt. Elim Baptist Church.

Anne held a lengthy career of over 20 years as co-owner of Asher-Green Ladies Shop and then owner of Anne Greene Dress Shop. More recently she was a devoted caretaker of Mrs. Linda Price.

She was preceded in death by her former spouse Neil R. Greene, and her brother William Elliott "Jiggs" Stephens.

She is survived by her husband William Sampson; 2 daughters: Deborah Sampson and Donna Daniels Wade & husband Scott; 2 grandchildren: Brandon Wade & wife Barbara and Chris Gallant; 6 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Annette Stephens Benton & husband Bill; niece Suzanne Stephens Fair; nephew William Stephens; several other special nieces and nephews; and special longtime friends Jean Dale & Gerald Britt.

A time of visitation will take place on Monday, July 18, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 3:00 PM at Mt. Elim Baptist Church, 645 Creek Road, Orrum, with Rev. James Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc., PO Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450.