Rachel Allen Price, age 85, was called home on January 13, 2013 to see her heavenly Father at Fairpark surrounded by family. She was born December 26, 1927 in Roysten, GA to Charles & Maryleen Allen. She was the eldest of seven siblings. Rachel married Furman V. Price in 1949, former owner of Allen & Price Upholstery Shop in Maryville. Together they raised 4 children & were together for 51 wonderful years. Preceded in death by: Parents, Charles & Maryleen Allen; Sisters, Christine Sing & Charlene Menard; Husband, Furman Price. Survivors include: Children, Sheila Hackney & husband John, Donna Yates & husband Gary Taylor, David Price & wife Sandy, Lisa Robison & husband John; Grandchildren, Tony Hackney & wife Lesley, Courtney Yates Chaturvedi & husband Nakul, Nick Yates & wife Morgan, Bradley & Alex Price, Erin & Dylan Hall; Great Grandchildren, Nolan & Garrett Hackney who always brought a smile to her face; Sisters, Helen Merritt, Aurelia Gaddis, Vivian Wise; Brother, Morris Allen; Sister-in-law, Azalee Price Jones; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special caregiver, Linda Hutchens whom she had a special bond with. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Grandview Cemetery with Rev. Robert Connaster and Rev. Gary Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: River of Life World Outreach, 123 West Broadway Avenue Maryville, TN 37801 or a charity of your choice. Friends may call at their convenience between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Smith Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com.
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