Obituary: Audrey J. Price

Audrey J. Price, long-time resident of Stockbridge, passed away peacefully February 21,2025 at age 97.

Born in Jackson County to Harry L. and Helen R. (Harwood) Burgess September 26, 1927, much of her youth was spent in Munith and Leslie.

Audrey graduated Leslie High School in 1945, where she enjoyed supporting the athletic teams as a cheerleader.

Her love of dancing led her to meet and marry her husband, and dance partner of 49 years, Robert (Bob) Price, on June 19, 1949.  Together they raised 3 children in Stockbridge, and enjoyed square dancing, golf, euchre with friends, and travelling.

After her children had grown, Audrey began a second career with the Stockbridge School District working first as a cashier in the cafeteria of the high school, then as administrative secretary until her retirement.

Her other love was playing the piano at any opportunity.  She is fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews for impromptu “concerts” during holiday gatherings, frequently accompanying her sisters’ singing talents.

As a member of the Stockbridge Garden Club, Audrey enjoyed the comradery, and the community projects.  In later years she quipped of enjoying a “supervisory role”.

She enjoyed people and purpose.  Her laugh, wit, and enjoyment of life made her “the life of the party”.  She could often be found engaging in banter with the “coffee club” at Gordie’s Power Equipment in Gregory, or just having a phone chat with her many friends.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, and two sisters, Bev Pixley, and Judith May.

She is survived by her three children, Robert (Christine) of California, Ben (Mary) of Stockbridge, and Edie (Nathan) Lindeburg of Colorado, and sister Peg Scott of Pleasant Lake.  In addition, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two nephews, and two nieces.

A celebration of life will be held this summer.  Internment will take place at that time at Oaklawn Cemetary in Stockbridge.