Patricia Dianne Price, age 77 of Maryville, IL, died Monday, June 30, 2025, at Liberty Village of Maryville in Maryville, IL.
She was born on Sunday, April 25, 1948, in Kennett, MO, the daughter of Nubblie and Treva (nee Counts) Johnson.
On Sunday, July 3, 1966, she married James Thomas Price, who passed away December 4, 2016.
Dianne was raised in Kennett, MO. She moved to East St. Louis at the age of 14. She was raised by her grandmother, Lorene Braswell. After marriage, James and Dianne lived in Washington Park for a short time before moving to Marine, IL. They lived there on South Oregon Street for 30 plus years. Dianne moved to Liberty Village on 4/22/2025. She enjoyed her family & friends, loved playing bingo, and enjoyed life at Liberty Village, where she developed loving family relationships with the staff and caregivers. Several which are considered true family. Dianne grew close and loved special family friend Keith Zobrist. Their love and care for each other was truly special. Dianne was not only a dedicated wife, but mother to countless others. She also worked as a bingo trip coordinator for Rainbow Tours, traveling to reservations to play bingo with her friends and family.
Survivors include:
Son - James A. (Christine) Price, Aviston, IL
Son - Steven P. Price, Hamel, IL
Adopted Son - Chad E. Fife, Hamel, IL
Grandchild - Alexander J. Price, Highland, IL
Nephew - Michael P. Tomarchio
Niece - Monica A. Bradshaw
Niece - Misty Bowersox
Nephew - Tommy Riefer
Niece - Melissa Counts
She was preceded in death by:
Father - Nubblie Johnson
Mother - Treva Mae Bradshaw (nee Counts) - Died 6/30/1980
Stepfather - Pete Bradshaw - Died 1997
Grandmother - Lorene Braswell - Died 12/08/1996
Husband - James Thomas Price - Died 12/04/2016
Sister - Letha Ann Bradshaw - Died 9/16/2018
Brother - William Charles "Billy" Counts - Died 07/02/2018
Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL.
Funeral service will be at 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL., with Rev. Audrey Feigl of Highland, IL officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Village Activity Fund (Checks Payable to: Steven Price).