Samantha Marie Long, 44, of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly May 31, 2022 at home. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 June 18th at 705 W. Walnut St. in Independence. Samantha was born July 5, 1977 in Lake County, California. Samantha moved with her family to Missouri as an infant and lived in Independence her entire life. She attended Truman High School and House of Heavilin Beauty College. Together with Jamie Brizendine they raised 4 children: Mikaela, Austin, Noah, and Oliver. Samantha was a devoted mother and loved her children more than anything. She was also a loving daughter and sister. She loved her family, babies, animals, all things Paris, and antique shopping. She was proceeded in death by her mother Diane E. Long, her maternal grandparents Joy and Bob Bateman, and paternal grandparents Mary and Norman Long. Samantha is survived by her children Mikaela Long, Austin Long, Noah Long, and Oliver Brizendine, her father Michael G. Long, her sister Jennifer Long, and many loving relatives and friends.