Julia A. Price

Julia A. Price, 91, of Owensboro, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Wellington Parc. She was born November 7, 1930 in Owensboro to late Edwin Ayer and Lucille Pierce Ayer Smith. Judy was a graduate of Owensboro Technical High School and was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Gifted with a beautiful singing voice, she won the Horace Heidt Talent Show (a forerunner to today’s American Idol competition) at the Owensboro Sportscenter in 1949. Throughout her lifetime, she was an active member and choir member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Bellevue Baptist Church, and Lewis Lane Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul G. Price (1981); and brother, Edwin Hugh Ayer (1934).

She is survived by three sons, Paul E. “Eddie” Price (Mary) of Hawesville, Byron K. Price of Arlington, VA, and Mark P. Price (Allison) of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Sheena Price Brand (Thomas), Breanne Price, and P. Harrison Price (Adair), all of Owensboro, Hayden Price (Katherine) of Nashville, and Hamilton Price of Owensboro; three great-grandchildren, Riley Lyninger, Jace Lyninger, and Brooks Price, all of Owensboro; and sisters, Jane Mantini (Emil) of Tampla, FL, Susan Burberry (Clyde) of Lexington, and Nancy Basham (John) of Versailles.

Private graveside services were held at Rosehill Cemetery in Owensboro. No visitation was held. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of her arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Cureepilepsy.org or Alzheimer’s Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Ste 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284.