Betty Lou Price's obituary , Passed away on April 19, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina

Betty Lou Price

January 27, 1937 - April 19, 2025 (88 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Betty Lou Price's obituary , Passed away on April 19, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina

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Betty Lou Price

January 27, 1937 - April 19, 2025 (88 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina


Betty Lou Price Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Lou Price of Hickory, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 19, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Douglas Price and Florence Lorraine Payne Price; her siblings, Dorothy Lee Stanley (Earl) and James Douglas Price, Jr. (Maude Louise Price); her nephew Douglas Stanley; and her stepgrandson Christoher Burton.

She is survived by: her niece Terry Taylor; her great-nephew Kevin James Taylor; her stepdaughters, Yvonne Burton (Carl), Kathleen R. Gonzales (Dennis) and Dee R. Dickson (Eldon); her stepgrandchildren, Kimberly Gonzales, Cherie Singer (Sean), Carol McVean, Nate, Bryce Smith, Carolyn Huff, Bill, Brenda Schreiber and Tom Sobanski; and her caregiver Krista Hunt McCorkel. She is also survived by many friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 921 2nd Street, NE, Hickory, NC 28601 or the Hickory Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 501, Hickory, NC 28603. Keep Betty's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory



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April 22, 2025

Cherie and Steven Suarez, Ronnie and Diane lit a candle


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April 22, 2025

Cherie and Steven Suarez, Ronnie and Diane sent flowers

“In loving memory of Betty Lou Price, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship.”


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April 22, 2025

Cherie Suarez wrote a sympathy message

“She will surely be missed. She was part of our family in Va. She was my maid of honor, office mate in the Pentagon, and my longtime best friend as well as my children’s Aunt Betty! There is an empty space in our hearts! We love you Betty Lou! Cherie and Steven M”


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Apr 24

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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
921 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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Apr 24

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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
921 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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