Karli Samantha (Snodgrass) Nelson, "Sam", 32, of Princeton, WV passed away on January 26, 2025,  due to complications from stage IV breast cancer after 7 years of defying all the odds.

Left to celebrate her memory is her devoted husband Wesley York, parents David and Lisa Nelson (Orange, VA), her siblings: Kyle Nelson, Hailey and Hannah Snodgrass; step-siblings: David Jr. (Jamie), Katelyn, Ashleigh, Shannen, and Jacob Nelson; her most precious niece and nephew: Madison and Waylon Nelson, her best friend, Liz Lipkovitz, her "Uncle" Charles Hunt, and innumerable extended family, friends and students.

Sam graduated from Albemarle High School (2010). There grew her passion for teaching, cheerleading, theatre, and making pottery. She graduated from Concord University (Athens, WV) with a BA in Elementary Education (2014) and an MA in Special Education (2020). She fell in love with the Princeton community and decided to make it home. She taught English at PikeView High School. Sam's influence was integral in the success of the PVHS cheerleading and theatre programs. She was involved in countless student activities and was always willing to do anything she could to cultivate a positive and fun environment for them.

A memorial reception will be held Sunday, February 16th from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton, WV.

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Submitted by MaryAnn Robertson.