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Virginia Gurley Price

Fallston, NC

May 18, 1924 - January 15, 2017

Virginia Gurley Price Obituary

Virginia Mae Gurley Price, Age 92, passed away January 15, 2017, at Hospice Wendover. She was born May 18, 1924, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to James A. and Maymie Melton Gurley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Julius Elmer Price. She was also preceded in death by brother Blaine Gurley of Golden Valley; sisters Beth Brandle of Forest City, Louise Stallings of Golden Valley, Ina Lee White of Shelby, and Mildred McCurry of Spindale ; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Parker of Marion. Mrs. Price is survived by three sons, Wayne and wife Eugenia of Casar, Richard and Debbie of Hickory, and Alan and wife Jeanne of Shelby. Seven grandchildren: Amy Luper and husband Tim of Raleigh, Steven Price and wife Tonya of Casar, Garen McClure and wife Spring of Hillsborough, Denny Price and wife Lauren of Brooklyn, NY, Amanda Crotts and husband Matt of Cornelius, Tara Gander and husband Mike of China Grove, and Scott Moss and wife Karen of Boiling Springs, NC. Ten Great-grandchildren: Katie and Lilly Price; Cameron Luper; Gus and Zora McClure; Owen, Elam, and Hagen Crotts; and Landon and Jackson Gander. Mrs. Price is also survived by brothers Glen Gurley of Glen Alpine and Ed Gurley and wife Hester of Golden Valley; sister Pauline McCurry and husband Glenn (Tib) of Golden Valley. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Ruth Gurley of Golden Valley, Ruth Ann Patten and husband Ron of Casar, and Mildred Fletcher of Valdese; and brother-in-law Hugh Dean Price and Peggy of Casar. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Price’s main concern was for the care of her family including many Sunday meals, enjoyed by all. She always had pies, homemade jellies and pickles, canned food from her garden, and many treats that they enjoyed. She cherished visits to and from family and friends. She was widely known for her passion for piecing, appliqueing, and hand-stitching numerous quilts for family and friends. She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Casar and up until November she was an active participant in senior citizens as well as women’s projects, including making many baby quilts for the Pregnancy Resource Center. She and her husband enjoyed traveling with friends. They were prominent cattle farmers and gardeners and loved to share their produce with neighbors and friends. She was retired from Shadowline Corporation. The family extends special thanks to Emily Gantt, ANP, Gentiva Home Health, and Hospice Cleveland County. The family honors her life with the display of many of her handmade quilts. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, PO Box 326, Casar, NC 28020. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 18, from 5-8:00 p.m., at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 600 Mt. Zion Church Road, Casar, NC, Thursday, January 19, at 2:00 conducted by Pastor Jamie Bridges, with burial in the church cemetery. Condolences may be made online at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston.

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