Janet "Gayle" Ashby Samples, 73, of Elkview passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 after a short illness.

Gayle was a faithful member of Antioch Advent Christian Church, Aaron's Fork, where she played the piano and enjoyed singing.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Charles "Chuck" Samples; parents, Rev. Lilbren M. Ashby and Virgie Paxton Ashby; and four brothers and five sisters; and son-in-law, Randy Blackshire.

Gayle is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Regina "Gina Lynn" Blackshire. Wonderful granddaughters Mandy KC Paige and Bob Paige; and Stephanie Blackshire and Shane Harrison, wonderful grandson, and wife, Joshua and Jessica Blackshire, great grandchildren, Ainsley Jade Call, Paisley Harris, Justin Dale Phillips, Cody Allen Phillips, Remington Paige, Jayden Warren Blackshire.

Service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at the Antioch Advent Christian Church, Aaron's Fork with Pastor Terry Johnson and James Stafford officiating. Burial will be in the Baxter Cemetery, Aaron's Fork.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Antioch Advent Christian Church, Aaron's Fork.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview.