Sept. 6, 1948 - May 31, 2009

ELKHART-- Edith J. "Joan" Price, 60, of Elkhart, died at 11:27 p.m. Sunday (May 31, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born Sept. 6, 1948, in Hulbert, Okla., to Bernard J. Price and Delorse Seratt.

She is survived by one son, Thomas D. (fiancée Andrea Konter) Price of South Bend; one sister, Berna D. "Bernie" Price of Elkhart; one brother, Darell W. Price of Indianapolis; one granddaughter; and one special friend, Judy Holmes of Elkhart.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John T. Price.

Ms. Price was a 1968 graduate of Concord High School. She worked for ESI Packaging/Bristol Valley Foods in Bristol for nearly 12 years until it closed in 1999, after which she retired. She was an avid Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed playing board games like Yahtzee and watching "NCIS," "Law & Order" and "Cash Cab." She enjoyed reading to her granddaughter and was an animal lover.

Cremation has taken place. Friends may call one hour prior to Friday's 4 p.m. memorial service at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Pastor Bob Wood will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Street Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Humane Society of Elkhart County or United Cancer Services of Elkhart County. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.billingsfuneralhome.com.