GREENVILLE, KY., Della Mae Price, 83, of Greenville passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the Dawson Springs Health and Rehab Center in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, where she had been cared for over the past 7 years. Della was born on May 10, 1940 in Muhlenberg County to Sherman and Maude Sweeney of Greenville as the youngest of five children. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1958. She was married but divorced shortly thereafter with no children. Della was a kind and caring person and loved her family dearly. She enjoyed traveling and loved dogs.
She was preceded in death by her parents Sherman and Maude Sweeney, her sisters Verna
Newman and Margie Sweeney, her brother Mack Sweeney, her nephews Michael Sweeney,
Gary Sweeney and Anthony Newman, her niece Kimberly Sweeney Waget”s, and her great-niece
Amy Shelton.
She is survived by her sister Effie Shelton now residing in Rockvale, TN., her niece Donna Jordon,
and her nephews Terry Shelton, Dennis Newman, and Kerry Newman.
Due to the poor health of her last surviving family member, there will be no service or
visitation. Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Her burial will take place at the Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.