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Samantha Marie Magee, daughter of Jeanette Jackson and the late Nathaniel Jackson, was born Oct. 13, 1979, at the Charity Hospital in Bogalusa.

She attended Bogalusa High School, where she graduated with the class of 1997. At an early age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ at Browns Temple AOH Church of God. Samantha was known for always having such a calm sweet spirit, along with her welcoming smile.

She gained her heavenly wings on the morning of May 16, 2021, in Bogalusa, very peacefully at Our Lady of The Angels Hospital.

Samantha leaves behind many cherished memories to her loving daughter, Jasunna Westbrook; her mother, Jeanette Jackson; three devoted sisters, Sanchicaun (Jessie) Washington, Vernita Magee and Dawn Harris; her beautiful nieces, Zyi, Kita, Keyonna, Kemaya, Asia, Wess, Shana, Kedre, Aurora, Roro and Drika; her handsome nephews, Country and Willie; three great-nieces, Kortlynn, Jaylee and Demi; two great-nephews, Jayden and D’vante; aunts, Geaniel Magee, Hattie Jackson Spencer (Johnny) and Lorraine Magee; uncles, Craft Jackson Sr. (Sheryl) and Willie Baggett; great-aunt, Ruth Muse; great-uncle, Charles Ray (Odessa) Brumfield; some incredibly special cousins, Alfonso, Catresa, Emily, Trey, Craft Jr., Shawn, Lakeetha, Ivy, Latoya and Margie; and a host of cousins, friends and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Nathaniel Jackson; her two brothers, Keith and Terrance Magee; her uncles, Benjamin Jackson and Johnny Magee; and her aunts, Irene Baggett, Valarie Hammond and Diane Wilson.

Precious memories for a lifetime to cherish, we will miss your lovely smile and the love she showed to each and every one of us.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 29, at 1 p.m. at Crain and Sons Funeral Home with Preacher Reginald Middleton from Gulfport, Miss.

Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook online at www.crainandsons.com.