Audrey Price

Audrey Catherine Price, of Gower, MO passed away, March 28, 2025.

She was born on September 13, 1940 to Lester David and Audrey May (Gannaway) in Dunnigan, MO. Audrey graduated from Plattsburg High School.

On January 23, 1960 she was united in marriage to Edward Eugene Hopkins of Lathrop, MO. Shortly after their marriage he passed away. On June 23, 1962 she married Russell Price. After their marriage they lived in the Plattsburg area and in 1964 they moved to the Gower area where they made their home. Her husband, Russell, preceded her in death on October 9, 2017.

Audrey was a member of the Northland Cathedral in Kansas City, MO. Audrey enjoyed reading, working in her yard, playing with her great-grandchildren, going to bible study, and attending church services. Audrey and Russell enjoyed traveling the U.S.A. and camping with their friends, including the KC Northland Sams camping club. Audrey had a caretaker’s heart. She began her career in healthcare at the age of 19 at Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville and retired from St. Luke’s Northland Hospital after many years. She was loved and will be missed by many.

In addition to Audrey’s parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lewis “Buck” Taylor (Myrtle), Everette “Dwane” Taylor (Carol), Donald Taylor, and David Taylor; sisters, Ruby Taylor and Nada Gannaway; and sons, Brian Price, Doug Hopkins and Edward “Buzz” Hopkins.

She is survived by her step-son, Mike Shultz (Laurie); grandchildren, Cody Price, Whitley McLeod, Rhiannon Hopkins, and Ryan Parr; great-grandchildren, Collin, Hailey, Jaylyn, Brianna, and Brian; brothers, Paul Taylor (Susan) and James Taylor; brother-in-law, Eldon Gannaway; sister-in-law, Barbara Hoyt; several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5th at Gladstone Fellowship, 7001 N. Harrison Gladstone, MO 64118.

Inurnment will be held at a later date at Grayson Cemetery.