Maude Sampson Obituary (1945 - 2014)

Maude Magalene Sampson, better known as “Sissy”, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2014 very peacefully at University of MD Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born May 24, 1945 in Dorchester County, she was the daughter of the late Marian and John Hatton Sr. Maude was educated in the public schools of Dorchester County and graduated from Bowie State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She completed her Master’s Degree at Sojourner Douglas College. Maude taught at multiple elementary schools throughout Dorchester County retiring in 2006. She also taught adults GED program and the 90 Hour Early Childhood recertification program. Maude was a lifetime active member of Waugh United Methodist Church. She served a Lay Speaker, President of the Usher Board, President of the Communion Stewards, United Methodist Women, member of the Missions Committee, teacher within Sunday School and the summer program. She was a faithful supporter of all Waugh Church programs and activities. Maude really loved her church family. When the doors opened most of the time she was there ready to serve. She was also a member of the Delmarva Usher Association and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She was united in marriage July 15, 1967 to the late Robert Sampson. From this union two daughters, Tyann Denise and Tysha Deneen were born. Maude leaves to cherish her loving memory, two daughters, Tyann Copes (Donnie) and Tysha Sampson; three grandchildren the love of her life, Christian McCoy, Monika and DeAndre Copes; four sisters, Gladys Cornish (Sam), Lynn Harris, Anna Shelton (Alfred) and Anitra Chandler (Winfield); three brothers, John Hatton (Rosetta), Manathius Hatton (Patsy); Everette Hatton (Judy); a cousin, Jean Fendall, who was like a sister; seven sisters in-law, Marian James (Eddie), Betty Sampson and Mary Camper, Nancy Perry (Wayne), Diane Johns (Dallas), Gloria Day (Terry) and Gladys Hatton; two brothers in-law, Algie Sampson (Rose) and Nathaniel Sampson. Maude had numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and real close friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Dollie Wade and two brothers, Norman Hatton Sr. and Vernon Hatton. She was “loved” by many and would help anyone in need anytime. She mentored many children and families of different cultures and languages as recent as this year. Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Salem, Maryland.