Nancy Jane Price

I am saddened to read of Prof. Price's death. On a couple of occasions I met her while walking my dog in our neighborhood. I told her my wife was a fan of her books and I was also impressed with her body of work. She was very kind with her conversation with a stranger and we discussed the Gullah coastal culture of the Carolinas which she had referred to in one of her books. As we parted I realized I just had a discussion about an obscure subject, of which I had only minimal knowledge, with a...

Farewell, Nancy! I have lots of fond memories of our conversations over many years. You were an outstanding person, had a good heart and you will always be in my heart. Heartfelt condolences to the Price family!

I took two classes from Nancy at UNI in the 80's. One was short stories, and one was poetry. She held the latter at her home near Seerley Park. There were only 3 or 4 of us. It was a 3 hour class one night per week. She made hot cocoa or cider for us and served cookies during break. I commented on her gorgeous ivy plants and how she had incorporated them into the dining room wall murals. Such artistic talent! On the last night of class, she surprised me with a potted slip from one of her...