Barbara Neely Sample, civic volunteer

Barbara Neely Sample, 67, a 42-year resident of Leesburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Milton, having fought a courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 24, 1948, in Baltimore, Md., she was the only child of Jack and Peggy Neely. Barbara was a graduate of St. Paul School for Girls and Western Maryland College. She gave generously of her time to many charities and civic organizations; and loved photography, art and gardening. She worked for Loudoun County government as the volunteer coordinator at Franklin Park Performing Arts Center in Purcellville, Va., and just recently retired with her husband Travis, and moved to Milton.

Barbara is survived by her husband; her daughter, Jessica Sevila; son, Andrew; son-in-law Jeffrey Sevila; and her grandchildren, Caroline, Isabelle, Faith and Blake Sevila.

Funeral service will be at St. James Episcopal Church in Leesburg Saturday, July 11, at noon, with a reception following at the church. A private inurnment will be at the St. James Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Very Special Arts of Loudoun County, Franklin Park Performing Arts Center, Purcellville, VA.  Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Services, Milton.