Samantha Paige Ireland Nance

Samantha Paige Ireland Nance, age 30, of Asheboro passed away unexpectedly, due to natural causes, on May 15, 2023.

Samantha was born in New Bern, NC on June 4, 1992. She was a graduate of Barton College in Wilson, NC where she received a Bachelor's Degree of Science and was working on getting her Master's Degree from Liberty University, with plans to become a Clinical Licensed Social Worker, specializing in School Based Child and Adolescent Therapy. Samantha was currently employed with Asheboro Counseling and Wellness, sold Scentsy products, and was a member of Farmer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Daphne Ireland, paternal grandparents, Buster and Faye Ireland, maternal grandmother, Rose Fornes, and canine companion, Molly. Samantha was a strong-willed, determined lady, had an infectious smile and laugh, and loved helping others. She loved her family and animals, especially dogs and bunnies. She enjoyed playing video and board games. Samantha will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Dylan Nance and Jerzey Nance, whom they were rearing as their daughter; father, Jeffrey Ireland of New Bern; maternal grandfather, Willie Fornes of New Bern; her faithful canine companion, Scoobie; uncles, Chris Ireland (Elizabeth) and Michael Ireland (Doris); aunt, Jeannette Smith (Marcus); and cousins, Kara Ireland and Jordan Powell.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 12 noon at Farmer Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel Delaney officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Asheboro Counseling and Wellness, 138-A Dublin Square Rd., Asheboro, NC 27203 or Farmer Baptist Church, 4566 Dunbar Bridge Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205.