Mary Sue Price

November 28, 1940 ~ July 5, 2012
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Mary Sue Price, 71, of Mills River, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at her residence.
A native of Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Beulah M. Gaines Hammer and Charles Carlyle Holt Sr.
Mrs. Price worked as a mortgage broker and insurance manager. She was a member of both the Asheville and Charlotte Women's Insurance Associations. She was also a member of the High Vista Women's Golf Association prior to her cancer. She was a loving, dedicated and wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Sue was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Sam P. Price; one daughter, Kim. S. Goforth (Mike) of Asheville; two sons, Brian K. Shropshire (Debbie) of Ashevillle and Gary L. Shropshire of Asheville; her step-mother, Ann Frances Holt of Tampa, FL; one step-daughter, Wendy M. Serpan (Jim) of Clemmons, NC; one step-son, David P. Price (Monica) of Carolina Beach, NC; three brothers, Charles C. Holt Jr. (Susan) of Goldston, NC, Dennis Charles Holt (Liz) of Tampa, FL and Jerry Holt (Rhonda) of Tampa, FL and two sisters, Susie Holt (Bryan Brewer) of Tampa, FL and Debby O'Neal (Scott) of Tampa, FL. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Chris Shropshire, Tyler Goforth, Steven Shropshire, Tayler Price, Trevor Price, Madison Serpan, Mallory Serpan and Delaney Serpan as well as two great-grandchildren, Destiny Shropshire, Bently Shropshire and one on the way in August. In addition, Mary Sue is survived by many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
The family would like to express their appreciation to CarePartners and Four Seasons Hospice for the love and support shown to Sue during her illness.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Ronnie Owen officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Animal Compassion Network, 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, NC 28803, to the Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, 31 Glendale Avenue, Asheville, NC 28803 or to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Sam and children, we extend our condolences for the passing of wife and mother from here on earth. We know she has just gone on home, though, and we’ll see her before long. Marie and Bill
My sincere and deepest condolences are with the entire family. Sue has left her warmth and smile in the faces of all her children. What an inspiration she was to all around her, with her kind and giving heart. As a good friend told me ‘God wanted his angel back’, but we will see her shining face again one day soon. She meant more to me than anyone could ever imagine. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with every member of this wonderful family. She will always be loved and dearly missed.
Gary & family, please know we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Geo. & Patsy Foster
Our deepest sympathy to your family. May God comfort you now and in the days ahead.
You are all in our prayers. With Love,
Bart and Sheila Crooke
When I think of Sue, I will always remember what a positive outlook on life she had. I will miss her. My prayers to Sam and family.
Kim, Brian, Gary and families , We are sorry to hear of your mom’s passing but know you all are comforted to know it was a home going for her. Although we never met your mom, we’ve always heard what a wonderful person she was and the blessing she was to so many. Praying for each of you in the days ahead.
Sam,
Raymond met you and Sue before I did. He told me immediately that I was going to love Sue. He was right! Her constant friendship meant so much to both of us. We will miss her smile and laughter and the times we shared. Know that we are praying that God’s Holy Spirit will bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. She fought the good fight!
Sam and family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Sue was such a special person and will be remembered for all her love shown and hard work done here at High Vista. I enjoyed the times spent with her on and off the golf course. Take care and know that we are here for you.
Dear Sam and Family,
My most heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Sue’s suffering is at last ended…it is now up to those who loved her and cared about her to suffer her loss…may it bring you new strength and loving memories.
Dear Sam & Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Sue’s passing. Please know that she was such a comfort to me during my recovery and her positive outlook kept me going. We will miss her. She was such a gracious lady.
Sam & family, Please know you continue to be in our daily thoughts and prayers during this really difficult time. What a wonderful person and dear friend Sue was… always thinking of others. She has gone on to her reward and, as you said to me, she is at peace. We will miss her very much.
Sam,
Mac and I are so sorry for your and your family’s loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers for the coming days as you deal with this loss.
Dear Kim, Michael and I are so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I know your Mom is in a better place, and is happy, and that you will see her again. Love you, friend.
Dearest Kim,I am so sorry about your mom. Trust me, there is nothing like losing your mother, so know that I know what you are going thru. You and your brothers are in my thoughts and prayers. We love you, sweet girl Jean
Dear Sam and Kim: I know that there
will be a void in your lives at the
loss of your wonderful wife and mother. She, indeed, was a special
lady whose genuine goodness shone
through. I will never forget the courage she showed throughout her ordeal. I know she was an inspirational role model for her children and grandchildren. She was an authentic friend to all
who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be sadly missed.
Sam,
May the Peace of God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit be in you and your family.
Joe
Dear Sam and family, Alan and I wish we could be there to honor Sue, one of the kindest persons I’ve ever known. We have such respect for her gentle sense of humor, her courage, strength and faith. She will always live in our hearts. We send you our love and prayers.
On behalf of the Price Families in
Rockingham County, NC and Henry County, VA,I wish to offer our
condolences to your family.
Bert Price
Sam,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you
in the time of you sadness and loss.
Sue will be missed greatly. We know that she was a trooper! Any help needed please let us know. Thinking of you. With love, Milo and Nanci
Sam: We loved Sue and have so much respect for her courage and grace. We will miss her, her smile and her calm countenance. All our love to you during this trying time of loss. We love you. Alan & Dottie
Sam and family, Our deepest sympathy. Sue was a lovely lady who will be missed. May your good memories comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Sam, I am so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. May the Peace and comfort of The Christ be with you during these difficult days and forever. Joe Brotherton
Dear family of Mary Sue Price,
I remember when my mom died in 1992 with cancer and what loving support hospice gave. It was a very difficult time even with their support but I’m so glad that my faith in the resurrection sustained me. Even though it is very painful to lose a loved one in death, because as the Bible indicates it is an enemy, we are reassured because of the death of our lord Jesus Christ, we will be reunited with them. So if possible build your faith in what the Bible teaches so that you can be comforted at this very grievous time.
We wishes to express our condolences to Wendy and her family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sam, Karen and I are sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Sam and family…my deepest sympathy to you all. Sue was a wonderful person…always showing kindness to all. Cherish your precious memories and the blessing of your love and time together. Will be thinking and praying for you all.