Joy Marie Price

June 9, 1933 - April 7, 2018

ONSTED – Joy Marie Price, of Onsted, formerly of River Rouge, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born June 9, 1933, in River Rouge, Michigan, the daughter of Herman and Nettie (Wild) Thomas. Joy was valedictorian of her graduating class from River Rouge High School and completed her education at Henry Ford Community College. On July 4, 1951, she married Wilburn Perry Price. They were blessed with 57 years of marriage before his death in 2008. Joy retired from the River Rouge School District with 50 years of service as an administrative assistant. Her career was a source of pride as it allowed for more community involvement. She was an accomplished pianist who loved southern gospel music. Her beautiful songs are now echoing off heaven’s rafters. Never one to focus on herself, Joy was known for her generosity and encouragement to others. She attended North Rome Baptist Church. Church family was so important to Joy. However, her world revolved around her daughter, Jackie, her grandsons and their families. Joy will be greatly missed by her daughter, Jackie Freeman of Onsted; sisters, Mattie Riley of Wyandotte, MI and Rita Price of Marion, NC; grandsons, Jason (Lisa) of Jackson, Joseph (Carla) of Clinton and Jonathan (Cari) of Onsted; and great grandchildren, Jane, Abyona, Maya and Layla Freeman and Sidney, Logan and Aiden Judson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Roy Eugene Freeman. Funeral services will take place at noon, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian, with Rev. Fritz Kruse officiating. Private burial will be at Michigan Memorial Park. Family will welcome friends at the funeral home Wednesday, from 11 a.m. until the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to North Rome Baptist Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.