Doris P. Carr Sampson was born in 1927 in New Jersey to Rev. Ralph and Elsa Carr.  She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Evelyn Carr Davis, and her brother Ralph W. Carr, Jr., and loving husband Harold “Sam” Sampson.  Surviving relatives are 3 nieces, Barbara Davis French (Charles), Carol Davis and Carolyn Carr Holland (Bruce) and grandnieces and grandnephews. Doris graduated from Western Michigan University (which at the time was called the Michigan College of Education) with a B.S. in education followed by Masters in Elementary Education.  Doris also attended and graduated from theological studies at Moody Bible Institute.  She taught in Michigan prior to relocating to marry Harold, who at the time was LaGrange’s “flooring man.”  Professionally, Doris taught first grade at District 102 and Pleasantdale School for over 30 years.  Doris dedicated much of her life to making a difference in the lives of children.  Doris loved to travel and was able to enjoy extensive travels throughout Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East and most recently the Philippines.  She spent her childhood summers at Gull Lake Bible Conference near Kalamazoo, was an active member of Western Springs Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she sang in the choir, was Prayer Pal to Pioneer Girls and delivered “meals on wheels” for the LaGrange Senior Center.   Doris was a breast cancer survivor and was able to maintain her independence, living the final years of her life at home under the devoted care of her friend and caretaker Marissa Vazquez.   Doris passed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.  Visitation will be from 9am until Funeral Service at 11am Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at Western Springs Baptist Church.  Interment will follow at Parkholm Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Western Springs Baptist Church appreciated.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com