Esther Dore Price

1946 - 2020

Esther Dore Price passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the age of 73. Esther was born in New Orleans in 1946. A resident of Covington for most of her life, Esther was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was devoted to her family and loved cooking for everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Baptiste Dore and Edith Regan Dore Brinkmans, and siblings John Baptiste "JB" Dore Jr., Ann Dore Palmer, and Daniel Dore. Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years Arthur T. "Artie" Price; brother, Lester Dore; four children and their spouses, Arthur & Leslie Price, John & Catherine Price, Julie & Ryan O'Donnell, and Corey & Tiffany Price; sixteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren, lifelong friend Billie Lynn Carnesi and numerous nieces and nephews. Esther and Artie were also foster parents to many children in need of a loving home for many years. The family wishes to thank her many doctors and caretakers for their kindness and compassion; especially Bethany Roberson and Compassus hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church, 72040 Maple St., Abita Springs, LA 70420. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, with burial to immediately follow mass at the Abita Springs Cemetery, Abita Springs, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com