Doris J. Price

Doris J. Price, age 98, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by Samuel J. Price Jr., her beloved husband of over 39 years. She was a caring and nurturing mother to Patricia Smith (Dennis) and Richard Price. Beloved grandmother of Ricky Price (Jennifer), Colleen McHugh (David), Megan Palestini (Steven), Kristin Druien (Brett), and Dennis Smith (April) who thought dearly of her. Also survived by 13 admiring great grandchildren including Kylie, Alexa, Caitlin, Jack, Brendan, Amelia, Carter, Steven, Stella, Harrison, Penelope, Isla and Samuel.
Doris, affectionately known to many as "Nan" was the cornerstone of her family and all who knew her. In her earlier years, Doris worked as a clerk at PSFS Bank in Philadelphia. Yet her most beloved job was working at "Furlows 5 and 10" in the Lawncrest section of Philadelphia. Everyone around the neighborhood knew Nan as the "Furlows Lady"!
Nan was an immense nature lover. She was always up to taking long walks in Pennypack Park, gardening or bird watching. Along with these some of her interests included, watching Philadelphia sports teams, especially the 76ers, which included her favorite player Tyrese Maxey, painting by number, drawing and sewing.
A Life Celebration will be held in honor of Doris on Friday, July 26th, at the Dean Geitner Givnish Life Celebration Home located at 7900 Oxford Avenue (entrance on Borbeck Avenue), Philadelphia, PA 19111. Visitation will be held from 10AM to 11AM, with a prayer service immediately to follow, commemorating her life and the cherished memories she created. Her Interment will be in Port Kennedy 1st Presbyterian Church Cemetery 1084 Old Forge Lane, King of Prussia, PA 19406.