Samantha Lou Foutz, 42, of Wythe County, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 10, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1983, to the late Janet and Gordon Foutz.

A proud graduate of George Wythe High School, Samantha worked as a cook at Cracker Barrel for over 18 years, where she was known and loved by coworkers and guests alike. To everyone who knew her, she was “everybody’s favorite “Sam.”

Sam loved to fish, hunt, golf, and cook, and she was always up for “going to see a man about a dog.” She was the most nonchalant, caring, and genuine person you could ever meet, and her generosity was unmatched. A lifelong Steelers fan, Sam truly bled black and yellow.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Janet G. and Gordon E. Foutz; brothers John Foutz; father-in-law John (Pops) Green; and her loving grandparents.

She is survived by her devoted wife of nine years, Samantha married the love of her life, Darian S. Foutz, and together they shared a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, and their two beloved fur babies — Holly Tree Foutz and Oscar Wilde De La Hoya Foutz; sister Sarah G. Riggins; brother, Brian (Cherie) Fraizer; sister-in-law Imari Dawkins; brothers-in-law Myron (Mister) and Shelby Wynn; brothers Omari and Omaha Moon; brother Shy Jones; mother-in-law Kimeco Green; father-in-law Myron (Crystal) Wynn; aunts and uncles Barbara (Bobby Jo) Grubb, Charlie (Red Bird) and Sharon Burton, Jennifer Well; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws of the Cathey family.

In the wise words of Samantha’s favorite rapper, DMX:

“There's something better after here, but everybody, won't go. So I ask you to forgive them, and we'll hope they see, and I thank you for the love that, they've given to me. I will not abuse it, nor will I lead them astray. You see I love them like children, that I see everyday. And I pray, no we

pray, together! Get us through the bad weather, and we'll love you forever Let your thought and my heart, go hand in hand. Amen!

A funeral service will be held Friday, November 14, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Grubb Funeral Home. A repass will follow at the Holiday Inn Express meeting room in Wytheville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Darian Foutz. Online condolences can be senet to the family at www.grubbfuneralhom.com Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.