Octsie Pauline Hammonds Price, age 78, of Riceville, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Octsie was a native of Athens lifelong resident of McMinn County. She was the daughter of the late Arlin Cap and Addie Kate Bledsoe Hammonds. She was also preceded by son Marty Price, brother Gerald Hammonds and sisters Barbara Teague, Brenda Tallent, and Alma Lou Lombardi.
Octsie was a member of Clay Hill Baptist Church. She developed film at Advanced Photographic Solutions for over 20 years.
Octsie is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Wendell Price of Riceville;
Daughter Stephanie “Sis” Duggan (Doug) of Riceville;
Sisters Alberta Rodgers (Art), and Terry Nesmith of Cleveland;
Grandchildren Marty Price (Brittany), Stephen Duggan, and Lucky Duggan.
Great Grandchildren Bryson Price and Jorja Price;
Several Nieces & Nephews.
Funeral Services will be at 2 PM Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Ziegler Funeral Home with Bishop Brandon Clayton officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 PM Saturday.
If you are unable to attend the funeral service or visitation, you can sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Octsie Pauline Hammonds Price.