Mrs. Viola Marie Price, 85, of Abingdon , VA passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Price; one daughter Edna Crisp; a brother, Elmer Greer; and a sister, Stella Thomas.
Born in Washington County , Virginia to Ken and Roxie Greer, Mrs. Price was known to family and friends as Peggy. She will be remembered for her love and laughter. Mrs. Price was a homemaker her entire life and loved her family very much.
Left to cherish her memory are four daughters: Joyce Crusenberry (husband Terry) of Bristol , VA ; Freda Gill (husband Daniel) of Abingdon , VA ; Frances Cook of Abingdon; and Nancy Watson (husband Ronnie) of Lenoir , NC . Mrs. Price is also survived by three siblings: Frances Snavely of Salem , VA ; Shirley Haigler of Paw Creek , NC ; James Plummer of Stanley , NC . Additional survivors include 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 29, 2011 in the Farris Funeral Chapel, 427 East Main Street , Abingdon , VA. Following the visitation, the funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harry Booher officiating. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park . Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Ecumenical Faith in Action Food Pantry, 798 Hillman Highway , Abingdon , VA 24210 . Flowers will also be accepted.
The family would also like to express special thanks to caregivers Mary Ray, Pam Crain, and Kristi White.
Mrs. Price and her family are in the care of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street , Abingdon , VA 24210 (276-623-2700).