Samantha Moore, 19, Remembered After Weekend Car Accident As Family Fundraiser Supports Memorial Costs And Urgent Expenses
Samantha Moore, a 19-year-old 2025 graduate of Ankeny High School, passed away this past weekend in a car accident, according to a memorial fundraiser created Thursday, 07 May 2026.
Lauren Larson organized the fundraiser in loving memory of Samantha to help the family with funeral costs and urgent expenses, with $2,060 raised toward a $7.5K goal through 19 donations.
Samantha continued education at DMACC and stayed active at Prairie Ridge Church in Ankeny, where many remembered a joyful spirit, steady faith, and care for others.
Samantha also worked with students at Southeast Elementary in Ankeny through the before and after school program, where children and families knew kindness, encouragement, and warmth.
The family said memorial service details, obituary information, and funeral service arrangements will be announced at a later time.
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