
May 29, 1933 ~ July 11, 2020
Born in: Louisville , KY
Shirlye Anne Johnson Price, daughter of the late Earl Reide and Frances Elizabeth Rose Johnson, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born May 29, 1933 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Shirlye graduated in 1951 from Campbellsville High School and completed one year at Campbellsville College before moving to Hartford. She worked at Hartford Deposit Bank until marriage to her husband of 60 years, Dr. Charles Lee Price, on October 23, 1954. She then worked at Lincoln Bank and Trust in Louisville.
Shirlye was a long-time member of Hartford Baptist Church and served two years as president of the Hartford Juniors Woman’s Club. She was an active member of the Ohio County Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and, in later years, participated in the Ohio County Senior Choir.
She is survived by her four children Pam (Keith) Koonce, Sandy Cuzzort, Brenda (Stuart) Perigo, and Chuck (Vanessa) Price. Shirlye was very proud of her 10 grandchildren: Steven Koonce, Adam Cuzzort, Brian Koonce, Laura Cuzzort Fulkerson, Reide Perigo, Derek Perigo, Matthew Cuzzort, Kyle Perigo, Kip Price, and Karis Price. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and her sister, Patricia (Don) Cox.
Services will be 11:00 am Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Miller Schapmire Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and again Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. All those who wish to honor and remember Mrs. Price in person at the visitation or service are encouraged to wear a mask while inside the funeral home for the safety of all those in attendance.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.
Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Price. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Shirlye Anne Johnson Price and sign her virtual guest book by going to www.millerschapmire.com.
Services
Visitation: July 15, 2020 5:00 pm - July 15, 2020 7:00 pm
Miller - Schapmire Funeral Home
114 West Walnut Street P.O. Box 166
Hartford, KY 42347
https://millerschapmire.com/
Visitation: July 16, 2020 10:00 am - July 16, 2020 11:00 am
Miller - Schapmire Funeral Home
114 West Walnut Street P.O. Box 166
Hartford, KY 42347
https://millerschapmire.com/
Service: July 16, 2020 11:00 am - July 16, 2020 12:00 pm
Miller - Schapmire Funeral Home
114 West Walnut Street P.O. Box 166
Hartford, KY 42347
https://millerschapmire.com/
To let you know, your parents were great friends of our family———Doc and George would hunt together while Shirlye and Martharean would prepare lunch———–some really awesome meals. My husband and I also loved your parents——–Doc and Shirlye were always there for our family—absolutely always. Beyond a doubt, your parents are together now——-the lifelong love they shared was amazing and now they are holding hands again.
Prayers sent to all of you from Tucson, Arizona. I think of my Old KY Home often and my KY friends. Much love to all. xxxxxxxxoooooooo
Janet Magan
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a very special lady. I know that you will miss her dearly. Our family thought a lot of her and your dad. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Love and prayers
Ruth Price Little Family
Sorry to see the news about your mother. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
I pray the Spirit of God comfort you all during this most trying tome. Shalom