Mrs. Sue Ellen Arivett Sample, 85, of Denver, NC died Friday January 6, 2012 at Hospice House, Newton, NC. She was born August 24, 1927 in Nebo, KY, graduated from Nebo High School, was a homemaker and seamstress. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday January 13 at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville, KY. Burial will follow at Nebo Union Cemetery in Nebo, KY. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 to 2:00 at the funeral home. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons; William Morris Sample & wife Denita of Denver, NC, Randy Sample & wife Pam of Quincy, Ill; grandchildren, Chris Sample and wife Marianne of Cincinnati, OH, Sherry Sample and husband Todd Willems of Charlotte, Stacy Sample of Lexington, KY; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com