Mrs. Ruth Yvonne “Von” Price, 77, of Swainsboro, passed away, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at AU Medical Center in Augusta. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, February 13, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Brantley officiating as-sisted by Randy Buxton at graveside. Interment followed in Swainsboro City Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday, February 13, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Matthew Rogers, Ryan Price, Ashley Hooks, John Buxton, Brent Herndon and Junior Johnson.
Mrs. Price was born November 4, 1946, in Dublin, to the late Pershing Jutt Lampp and Annie Ruth Young Lampp. Von was always known for her contagious smile and bubbly personali-ty. Her jovial laugh and welcoming presence brightened any room. Von had a way to make everyone feel special and never met a stranger. She was known affectionately as “Miss Von” for many years when she worked at Powell Smith Hospital, later known as Smith Clinic. Once Von married Julian, she became a stay-at-home mom. After his death, she began keep-ing children in her home and instantly became, “Granny Von” to many. Von obtained her LPN degree and resumed her passion for working in the medical field. She enjoyed spending time and traveling, especially to the mountains with her family and friends. Von also looked forward to her many outings with her sister, Patsy. Upon retiring from her career, she spent the last several years enjoying her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many friends. A favorite memory for all that she leaves behind is her warm, smacking kisses. Von will never be forgotten. Mrs. Price is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Julian Paul Price, Sr.; and companion, Lynn Johnson.
Mrs. Price is survived by her sons, J.P. (Kelly) Price of Bogart and Joe (Teri) Price of Swains-boro; daughters, Ashley (Joey) Hood of Kite, Julie (Tommy) Rogers of Statesboro and Joan Lawson of Swainsboro; brother, Delton (Charlyne) Lampp of Dublin; sister, Patsy Johnson of Kite; grandchildren, Taylor Hood, Juliana Hood, Grady Price, Sam Price, Ryan (Kim) Price, Jennifer (Shay) Kelly, Patrick (Lauren) Price, Marla (Ashley) Hooks, Alecia (Brad) Wiggins, Matthew (Lauren) Rogers, Jordan Lawson and Madison Lawson; great-grandchildren, Ay-den, Addie, Alivia Jo, Brantley, Charlsey, Tyler, Zella, Ella Jo, Broxton, Nora, Erin, Tess, Wil-liam and Zander; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.
