Samantha Aneika Bartley, known affectionately as Sammy, passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 44. Born on December 27, 1979, in Portland, Jamaica, she was the daughter of Glen Riley and Marlene Shelton.
Samantha pursued an impressive educational journey, beginning at Fruitful Vale Primary and Basic School, Constant Spring Primary School and The Queen’s High School in Jamaica. She later attended the University of West Indies, earning a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, followed by an MBA with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Phoenix, and further advanced her education with a Masters in Supply Chain Management from Rutgers University. She also earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a prestigious credential attesting to her expertise and professionalism in accounting.
Her career was marked by dedication and excellence in the field of accounting, having worked at Prestige Volvo and Independence Family Services before joining Rutgers University. At Rutgers, she progressed from an Accounting Specialist to a Senior Accountant Supervisor, and most recently served as a Business Manager.
Samantha was a member of Evangel Church in Scotch Plains, NJ, and lived a life full of faith and love. Her personal life was filled with joy, happiness and love for her children, family and friends. She was a master cook and baker, and loved to share her delectable cuisine with loved ones and friends.
She leaves behind a loving family: her husband Craig Bartley; sons Camari, Cai, and Corey; her mother Marlene Shelton; father Glen Riley; sisters Kellee-Sue and Sasha; brothers Kevin, Raheem, Adrian, Ryan, Gayon, Glen Jr, Omar and Sean; mother-in-law Murdeline, father-in-law Melbourne, stepmother-in-law Cynthia, and sisters-in-law Danielle and Rushea. Samantha also leaves to mourn eight uncles, five aunts, nieces, nephews as well as a host of other relatives, friends, and colleagues too numerous to mention by name.
The Family Funeral Home is coordinating the arrangements. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 9 AM at Evangel Church at 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Following the funeral service, family and friends will proceed to Hillside Cemetery at 1401 Woodland Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, where Samantha will be laid to rest.
Samantha's life and legacy will be remembered as one of unwavering love, loyalty, and dedication to her family, friends and community.