Melba Mumford Price Obituary
In loving memory of Melba Mumford Price of Sanford, North Carolina, who departed this world on May 23, 2026 at the age of 98. Melba leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Mumford Price to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie H. Mumford and Ila Woodard Mumford; and her siblings, Dorothy M. Fulghum, Gladys M. Jones and Will H. Mumford.
She is survived by: her husband Elbert Price; her sons, E. Campbell Price II and Philip Wayne Price; her grandchildren, Erin Campbell (Ronald), Stephen Price (Laura) and Rebecca Price (Eric Buzard); and her great grandchildren, Emma Campbell, Rachel Campbell, Ashlyn Price, Hannah Price and Campbell Price. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the First Baptist Church of Sanford (202 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401). A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Sanford, 202 Summit Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330, or to the Elbert C. Price Memorial Endowment at Central Carolina Community College Foundation, 1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330.
