Dixie Joyce Price, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, businesswoman, and straight-shooter with a loving heart, passed away on May 14, 2025, just one week shy of her 88th birthday.
Born on May 21, 1937, in Newton, Texas, to Frank and Easter Gloor, Dixie lived a life defined by strength, loyalty, and fierce love for her family. She shared 61 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Charles J. Price, who preceded her in death in 2016. Together, they built both a beautiful life and a thriving business in Orange, partnering side-by-side for 39 years at Price and Tarpley Auto Parts, where Dixie’s work ethic and determination left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Dixie’s greatest pride was her family. She leaves behind four loving children:
• Cathy Price Knecht and husband John Knecht,
• Richard (Chuck) Price,
• Dede Price Plette and husband Leo Plette,
• David E. Price and wife Amanda Price.
Her legacy continues through 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, each of whom she truly loved.
Dixie and Charles made it a priority to create lasting memories with their children-embarking on annual two-week road trips across the country, sharing laughter on weekend getaways to the lake, and teaching everyone how to water ski. Their sacrifices and commitment to family created a childhood rich with adventure, love, and unwavering support.
Dixie was also an avid reader, often lost in the pages of a good book-a quiet passion that brought her great joy and a deep appreciation for stories and knowledge. And if her TV was on, you could be sure it was tuned to Fox News, where she kept up with the world around her with the same candid spirit that defined her life.
Dixie was known for her candor-if you knew her, you always knew where you stood. She never hesitated to speak her mind, and her honesty was one of her most defining and beloved traits.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Affinity Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion, especially Janice, Cindy, and Scott, and to Comprehensive Treatment Solutions, particularly Vanessa, for her dedication and support during this final chapter.
Honoring her wishes, Dixie elected to have no formal service and chose to be cremated. Her final resting place will be at Forest Park East in Webster, Texas.
In lieu of services, the family encourages all who knew and loved Dixie to remember her in your own way-whether by sharing a bold opinion, enjoying a family road trip, or simply speaking your truth without apology. She would have liked that.
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