Samantha Ellen Thompson

Samantha Ellen Thompson, age 29 died unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Samantha was born Friday the 13th of May, 1994 in Akron, Ohio to David and Rebecca (Long) Thompson. She was a graduate of Coventry High School and a student at Kent State University studying jewelry art. Sam was a free-spirit who loved deeply and lit up every room with her infectious smile. She made friends everywhere she went, and was a beautiful person both inside and out, who enjoyed an artistic and eclectic lifestyle. Sam was an avid reader of anything and everything and was never without a book. She loved her cats, astrology, and Tarot card reading. Sam drew spirituality from Mother Earth and Wiccan teachings. Despite her struggles with mental health, she remained determined to find inner peace and love.

Sam is survived by her mother, Becki; father, Dave; brother, Oliver; her Nana; Aunt Mary, Uncle Bob; cousins, Russell and Audrey; Uncle Steve, Aunt Nancy, and Grandpa Bob. Sam was preceded in death by her Grandma Della and her Aunt Kerry. She is also survived by many other loving family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home, 936 North Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44310. Visitation will be Monday, September 4, 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home.