She was currently completing her 25 th year teaching and absolutely loved all of her students! Lori began teaching at Boaz Elementary School, as a kindergarten teacher, in 1998. She later achieved a Master’s Degree from The University of Alabama.
She graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1991, with a degree in Elementary Education. Graduating in the Boaz High School Class of 1987, Lori had an incredible zest for life that overflowed to all around her. However, the word typical does not describe Lori.
She spent her childhood participating as a Brownie Scout, playing softball, and all things one might consider typical. Nearly three years later, Lori welcomed her younger brother Patrick J. Lori was born on January 28, 1969, to Charles and Johnnie Beth Phillips in Altus, Oklahoma. Lori Phillips Samples, 54, of Boaz, AL, went home to rest with her personal Lord and Savior on April 3 rd, 2023.
