White River Jct., VT - Samantha Nicole Henderson, 32, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at her parent's home in White River Junction.

She was born September 7, 1988 in Lebanon, NH, the daughter of Ka t hleen (Henderson) Pelkey and Mark Koloski . Samantha attended Hartford Schools and lived in the Upper Valley her entire life. She worked at variou s jobs in the area hospitality industry, and most recently as a machinist for Timken.

She enjoyed spending time with her son the most and particularly loved taking him to the skate park in West Lebanon, NH. He was the light at the end of her tunnel . She loved spending time with family and friends and to express her artistic ability in doodling and drawing. She was the oldest daughter and had five younger sisters whom she loved with all her heart .

Samantha leaves her son, Bryce Lapointe of Croydon, NH ; her parents James and Kathleen Pelkey of White River, Jct.; her father and stepmother Mark and Christine Koloski of Brownsville, VT; five sisters, Jamie Pelkey of Claremont, NH, Jasmine Pelkey of White River Jet., Kyla Koloski of Newport, VT, Alana Dunn of Derby Line, VT, and Sierra Riendeau of Westmore, VT; her maternal grandparents David Henderson and Mary Ann Devins both of White River Jet . ; her maternal aunts Wendy Henderson of Brownsville, VT, Caren Holliday of Fort Worth, TX, Carlene Henderson and Suzanne Henderson both of White River Jet.; her maternal uncles Michael Henderson of San Francisco, CA, Robin Henderson and Matthew Henderson both of White Rive r Jet . ; her nephews Joshua White of Wilder, VT, Anthony Fish and Julius Pelkey of Claremont, NH; her niece Braylee White of Salisbury, MA; her cousins Caleb Henderson of White River Jet . , Lily Henderson of IL and Alexis Henderson of Manchester, NH; from her dad James' family her grandparents Stephen and Lillian Pillsbury of Lebanon, NH; her uncle John Pelkey, Jr . and aunt Deborah Moodie of Enfield, NH ; her aunts Tara Call of Springfield, NH and Tonya Leeman of Eden , VT; her cousins Michelle Harkins, Ricky Marsh, Jr, Rocky Marsh , Nicholas Sarantopoulos, and Shane Ovitt all of Lebanon, NH and Naavah Leeman of Eden , VT; as well as many other beloved aunts, uncles , and cousins. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents Joseph and Minta Koloski of White River Jet . and her infant niece Kate Pelkey.

Visiting hours will be Friday January 8 ^{t h} from 5-7 pm at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction. To abide by capacity limits, guests should wait in their vehicles and funeral home staff will escort you in as space allows, in the order that you ar r ive . A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at l1am Saturday, January 9 ^{t h} with committal following i n the Mt . Olivet.

Donations to assist the family with burial expenses can be made at https://gofund.me/17f169fl .