North Haverhill, NH-  Samantha "Sam" Lynn Manning, 31, of Briar Hill Road, died unexpectedly from natural causes on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH.

Sam was born on April 11, 1987, in Stoughton, MA and graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 2006. Growing up, Sam was a natural athlete. She especially enjoyed softball, soccer and snowboarding. She also loved music and the beach. She enjoyed four-wheeling and being outdoors. She loved being around people and always seemed to be there when someone needed a good laugh. Sam was fearless. She loved taking risks and living on the edge. Sam simply loved life.

She is survived by her three children whom she loved dearly, Brady Fish, Bailey Manning, and Harper Rogers all of North Haverhill.  She is also survived by her parents, Allison and Craig Schulz of North Haverhill; a brother, Anthony Manning of North Haverhill; two sisters, Cassie Manning of Woodsville, NH and Mikayla Schulz of North Haverhill; maternal grandfather Leslie Smith and wife Nancy of Raynham, MA; maternal grandmother Carol Smith of Norton, MA; paternal grandmother Leslie Schaufus and husband Steve of North Haverhill; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, October 10th from 6-8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH, with a time of remembrance at 8 PM.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Sam on Saturday, October 13th, (open house style), at the family home on Briar Hill from 1 PM to 5 PM.