Dorothy E. Price, 80 of Woodville, went to her heavenly home Thursday, July 24, 2008, after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert T. and Arzona M. McClure Price; sisters , Alice Faye Tyler and Irene Pauley; brothers Denzil and Herbert “Fat” Price.
She was a bookkeeper for Ellis Department Store and A.W. Cox Department Store in Madison. She taught in a one-room school during WWII on an emergency teaching certificate, and also worked in the glass plant in Charleston during WWII. She was a graduate of Duval High School, Giffithsville and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodville.
She is survived by her daughter, LaDonna Joan Mason and husband, Charles Edward; son, Michael Dean Price and wife, Suzie; grandchildren, Kaytlin Eileene PRice and Sean Michael Price; brothers and sisters, Curtis (Geraldene) PRice, Marie “Lit” Vickers, Ann “Sweet” (Herman) Byrd, HAssel (Sharon) Price, Gene (Betty) Price, and Arleene (Ervin) Barrickman; family friend, Tom L. Asbury and over 21 nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was devoted to her family, her children, parents, brothers and sisters. She enjoyed painting, sewing, fishing, and exploring her beloved mountains, valleys, streams, and rivers.
The family sents a special “thank you” to the nurses, CNAs, and housekeepers at Thomas Memorial Hospital 2-Front and ICU. Also to Sandy in Dietary, Dr. Timothy Harper, Dr. S. Kalou, and Hospice Care for their wonderful care. Kindness is remembered long after the deed is done.
Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, July 28, 2008 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek with PAstor Arthur Hensley officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends will gather from 4 to 6 OM on Sunday at the funeral home.