Samantha Jane Worthington
April 23, 1990 — July 25, 2020
Samantha Jane Worthington
April 23, 1990 - July 25, 2020
Samantha Jane Worthington, 30, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at her residence in Chicago, IL.
A funeral mass will be held 4 p.m. Friday, August 7th, 2020 at Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL. 60611 with Very Reverend Gregory Sakowicz officiating . A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday August 10, 2020 at Parkhill Cemetery , 4161 Macon Road ,Columbus, GA. 31907, with Reverend Robert Beckum officiating according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. In keeping with the efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, social distancing will be in effect.
She was born on April 23, 1990 in Columbus, Georgia, the daughter of Michael and Jane Worthington. Samantha was a beautiful woman with many talents and interests. She loved to be artistic with ink, music and the written word. From the time she was two, Samantha engaged with people of any age or culture, bestowing kindness, smiles and genuine interest in their well being. She touched countless lives with her energy, love and laughter. The love of her life was her daughter, Penelope Jane. She only sought the best people to be involved in her daughter's life. Sam made sure Penelope began learning Spanish from the time she was three weeks old. She devoted her life to Penelope's care and health. The laughter between the two of them was abundant and infectious.
Samantha was well known for her amazing stories. Stories only she could tell, write and create. Stories which were unbelievable, but true. Jumping onto the ferry in San Francisco leaving behind her grandmother and aunt searching for her at Alcatraz Island when she was only ten. Sneaking her babysitter's car keys from under her pillow late one night to thankfully be stopped by two kind policemen who only pulled her over because her headlights were off. Not because she was thirteen, because they insisted she was sixteen. Going behind the customer service desk at the Field Museum in Chicago and assisting visitors at the age of nine. So many stories she shared with her beloved brother Ben, their laughter together was contagious. Endless stories to tell and endless stories to be heard.
Samantha is preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth C. and Jane P. Hoffman, Samuel W. Worthington III, her great grandparents Samuel W. and Mary Worthington, Jr., Olin L. and Maude Guthrie and her uncle, Samuel W. Worthington, IV. Samantha is survived by her daughter Penelope Jane Worthington of Chicago, IL , her brother Michael Benjamin Worthington of Austin Texas, her mother Jane Hoffman Worthington of Chicago IL., her father Michael Olin Worthington (Kathleen) of Midland, GA., her grandparents Lynda Guthrie Worthington, John Michael and Karen Taylor of Columbus GA., numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who meant the world to Samantha.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her relationship with God was very important and she is now in his care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Penelope's Bright Start 529 Plan reference account # 652990653. For a personalized link to contribute, text 980-275-9328 with your name and email address.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com
730 N Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60611
Columbus, GA, 31907
April 23, 1990 - July 25, 2020
Samantha Jane Worthington, 30, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at her residence in Chicago, IL.
A funeral mass will be held 4 p.m. Friday, August 7th, 2020 at Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL. 60611 with Very Reverend Gregory Sakowicz officiating . A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday August 10, 2020 at Parkhill Cemetery , 4161 Macon Road ,Columbus, GA. 31907, with Reverend Robert Beckum officiating according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. In keeping with the efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, social distancing will be in effect.
She was born on April 23, 1990 in Columbus, Georgia, the daughter of Michael and Jane Worthington. Samantha was a beautiful woman with many talents and interests. She loved to be artistic with ink, music and the written word. From the time she was two, Samantha engaged with people of any age or culture, bestowing kindness, smiles and genuine interest in their well being. She touched countless lives with her energy, love and laughter. The love of her life was her daughter, Penelope Jane. She only sought the best people to be involved in her daughter's life. Sam made sure Penelope began learning Spanish from the time she was three weeks old. She devoted her life to Penelope's care and health. The laughter between the two of them was abundant and infectious.
Samantha was well known for her amazing stories. Stories only she could tell, write and create. Stories which were unbelievable, but true. Jumping onto the ferry in San Francisco leaving behind her grandmother and aunt searching for her at Alcatraz Island when she was only ten. Sneaking her babysitter's car keys from under her pillow late one night to thankfully be stopped by two kind policemen who only pulled her over because her headlights were off. Not because she was thirteen, because they insisted she was sixteen. Going behind the customer service desk at the Field Museum in Chicago and assisting visitors at the age of nine. So many stories she shared with her beloved brother Ben, their laughter together was contagious. Endless stories to tell and endless stories to be heard.
Samantha is preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth C. and Jane P. Hoffman, Samuel W. Worthington III, her great grandparents Samuel W. and Mary Worthington, Jr., Olin L. and Maude Guthrie and her uncle, Samuel W. Worthington, IV. Samantha is survived by her daughter Penelope Jane Worthington of Chicago, IL , her brother Michael Benjamin Worthington of Austin Texas, her mother Jane Hoffman Worthington of Chicago IL., her father Michael Olin Worthington (Kathleen) of Midland, GA., her grandparents Lynda Guthrie Worthington, John Michael and Karen Taylor of Columbus GA., numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who meant the world to Samantha.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her relationship with God was very important and she is now in his care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Penelope's Bright Start 529 Plan reference account # 652990653. For a personalized link to contribute, text 980-275-9328 with your name and email address.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com
Mass
AUG 7. 4:00 PM (Cent)
Holy Name Cathedral730 N Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60611
Celebration of Life
AUG 10. 10:00 AM (East)
Parkhill CemeteryColumbus, GA, 31907
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