LORETTA CULPEPPER SAMSILL, 93, loving
wife, mother, grandmother, and friend of North
Richland Hills, TX after a lifetime of service
was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 3,
2023.
Loretta "Gran" was born March 8, 1930, in Brecken-
ridge, TX. She graduated from Ranger High School
in the Class of 1947 and then from Ranger Jr.
College. Loretta had a successful career at Bell
Helicopter before meeting the love of her life,
Tirey Samsill. Tirey and Loretta were married in
Oct. of 1954. She became a Christian shortly after
they were married when Tirey baptized her. She and
Tirey lived in Meadowbrook and were members at the
Rolling Hills Church of Christ before settling in
North Richland Hills to raise their family. Their
first child , Mark was born in 1961, followed by
their daughter, Susan in 1965. They became members
of the College Hill Church of Christ in 1964, and
Loretta continued to serve and worship at College
Hill until the time of her death.
Loretta was well known for her faith in Christ,
warm hospitality and her generous heart. Shortly
following the death of Tirey, she began coordi-
nating meals to serve families before or after a
funeral at College Hill. She led this ministry
for 20+ years until her health no longer allowed
her to do so. She continued to provide food and
deliver food to members until a short time ago.
As a wife, mom, sister-in-law, & friend, Loretta
gave her time, energy and spirit to everything
she touched, but her favorite title was "Gran."
She dedicated her life first to God and then to
her family. She loved her grandkids and all of
the time she got to spend with them. Her favorite
song was "Count Your Many Blessings" because aside
from her relationship with God, her family, espe-
cially her grandchildren, was her greatest joy
and her biggest blessing.
Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, Carl
and Pearl Culpepper, and then her beloved husband
in 1989.
SURVIVORS: Son, Mark Samsill and his wife, Kelle;
daughter, Susan Samsill Vogl & her husband, Craig;
grandchildren, Brian, Matthew, and Zachary Vogl and
Tyler, Colton, and Katie Samsill; sister-inlaws
Carolyn Samsill & Wanda Fetchner; numerous nieces
and nephews, and a host of friends.