Marjorie Ann Price Date of Birth: Tue, 12/31/1935 Date of Death: Sat, 08/06/2011
Marjorie Ann Broome was born on New Years Eve, December 31, 1935, to Ruth McCullar Broome and Charles Broome in Poteou, Oklahoma. The youngest of three children, she shared her childhood with her beloved sister, Patricia, and big brother, Charles. As a young girl, Marjorie excelled in the art of dance, focusing on ballet. As a teen, the family relocated to Gainesville, Texas, where Marjorie graduated from Gainesville High School in 1954. She went on to attend Gainesville Community College and married Kenneth Samuel Price when she was 22 years old. With her husband, who worked on offshore drilling rigs, Marjorie traveled and lived abroad. The family first lived in the Canary Islands, which Marjorie absolutely loved, and then later Brazil. In the year of 1970, the couple returned to Gainesville, Texas after learning that Marjorie was expecting her first child. After thirteen years of marriage, the couple were finally blessed by the birth of a daughter, Kandace Ann Price, in April of 1971. Although Marjorie became 100 % mother and dedicated her life to her daughter, she was also able to help others by finding her calling in social work. She went to work for the state of Texas in Gainesville as a social worker and eventually transferred to El Paso, both for her daughter's health and to be close to her sister. Marjorie worked for the state of Texas for 21 years. She was involved with providing help for the needy, child protective services, and eventually worked her way up the career path to overseeing several territories of the Texas Health Department. She received many awards and certificates for her dedication to the people of Texas, however, she decided to retire in 1996 so she had more time to "rock her grandbaby". In 1999, Marjorie moved with her daughter to Houston, Texas. In Houston, she spent every day helping her daughter with her three children and helping take care of her elderly mother, until Mrs. Broome was no longer able to travel and remained in El Paso with Marjorie's sister, Patricia. Marjorie had a way of charming everyone that she came in contact with, making her neighbors family, and always putting everyone else's needs above her own. She was the most unselfish person and the best mother/grandmother that ever lived. She remained sharp and active until the end, with a natural gift for handling finances, which she did her best to pass on to her daughter. Marjorie was baptized in the Methodist church. She passed away peacefully on August 6, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, with a smile on her face and her daughter by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Kandace Ann Price, her three grandchildren, Kali Ann, Brendon Kenneth, and Baylee Marie, and her siblings, Patricia Gray and Charles Broome. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 7pm at Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home, 9926 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065.

Recent Tributes

  • Dana Gray
    Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 10:24

    Dear Aunt Marge,
    It's almost impossible to believe that you're gone. Just a few months ago, you were so strong. I have so many wonderful memories of you, especially from when I was very young. You and my mother standing me on a chair in your house and perming my hair, doing a head stand in our front yard when I was 4, eating the foods my brother and I didn't like so that we wouldn't get into trouble...You were always so elegant and 'classy'. You and my mom were so close; talking most days. I know Kandy and her kiddos will miss you terribly. There was nothing you wouldn't do for them. We were all lucky to have had you in our lives. I've hated the pain that you were in. Although we will miss you always, I'm glad that you are free of the pain.
    You will live forever in our hearts and in our memories,
    Dana

  • Brendon
    Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 00:52

    Marge

    Sometimes it felt different not having a grandpa or knowing my other grandparents. But my grandma was all i needed. She could do anything with her energy and strength. I remember when my mom would go to work and i staid at her house until she got back, And she always managed to play games with me while cooking dinner for us. She was almost one of the nicest people i know. She always became friends with her neighbors, Even if they only had few things in common , She always somehow managed to gain thier friendship. I just hope that wherever she is, shes happy, and with her mom.

  • Baylee
    Friday, August 12, 2011 - 20:32

    Bye Amah, I love you. See you in Heaven. I hope you are happier in Heaven than in the hospital. I wish you could be back with us today. I hope you said "hi" to your mom. I can't wait to come see you, but hopefully it's not soon because I'm only 8. Bungie is having a good time, but he clawed Mom on the arm. He was out on the ledge, and he was in my room, and in Mom's closet, and in the bushes. He's a crazy cat. Anyway, I love you and I hope you are having a good time. Goodbye.

    Love, Baylee

  • Bill and Sheila Strader
    Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 22:51

    Dearest friend and neighbor, Marjorie Price,

    I am so glad that you were a part of our lives for 7 years. We saw each other every day and talked every day about everything.I don't think we had any secrets left between us. You were like a mom to us and always a member of our family.You became our closest and dearest friend. We were always there for each other through the good times and bad.I miss your smiling face and the sound of your laughter. We always cracked up and had a lot of fun. You got to know my family and we got to know yours. We have never had an angry word between us. You were always so pleasant, kind, friendly and welcoming. I miss your advice and good sense of humor. You were always such a graceful lady, also very independent, strong willed and so capable of handling anything that came across your path. You had more energy than either of us every day. I have never known anyone to love their daughter and grand children the way you loved yours. You will be missed by everyone and we are so glad our paths crossed. We are richer for having known you. We miss you and we love you. I know you will be watching over your family forever. You are priceless.Rest in peace my beloved friend.

  • Pat Gray
    Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 20:40

    I will miss you so much-on your birthday and mine, when I pick up the telephone and you are not there to talk to me. I know you are in a very wonderful place and you are not hurting any more, but I want you to know I have always loved my little sister, and the pictures do not help too much, but I could never forget us in our new dresses when we were 9 and 7, your graduation and the pictures with our brother and us way back when we were 18 and 16 and then when we were all silver haired just a few years ago when mother was still here. So say hello and hug our mother and we will meet again. I love you, little sister.

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    Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 05:40
  • Margie Crippen
    Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 15:42

    I did not know your mom that well but was always happy to be in her company. She was always smiling no matter how bad she felt. I do think that you have been blessed with her attributes. You are so kind to everyone and never speak harshly about anyone. You are truly an exceptional person and I am very pleased to know you and call you my friend. May God be with you and the family during this very trying time.

    Margie

  • Kali
    Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 15:11

    Amah,

    Instead of having a father figure in my life I always had you. From the time I was born you stayed by my mom's side helping to raise me and you continued on the journey with me almost to adulthood. Whenever I had a problem I always knew that I had you to turn to and help me overcome every obstacle that came in my way. You were the most good natured person in the world always putting others before yourself. I'm going to miss your personality so much and the way that you were able to light up the room with your laughter and your smile. All of us would start cracking up when you would get angry and stomp around the kitchen throwing dishes into the sink and slamming the drawers. I'm so grateful that the last time I saw you I expressed how much how much I love you. If you could be on this earth for even longer I would express it to you every single day. I never thought that I would be able to handle you passing away or be able to make it on this planet without you, but I find comfort in knowing that you are no longer suffering. Every single day for the rest of my life you will be in my thoughts and one day i'll be able to express to my kids how much of an amazing person their great grandma was. I hope that I will even be half of the person that you were some day. I love you with all of my heart and i'm going to miss you so much.

    Kali

  • Melissa Acord
    Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 15:04

    Kandace,

    Your Mom was one of the nicest people I know. She devoted her life to you and the kids because that is what made her happy. She always made me feel welcome whether it was at her house or yours. She was always proud of you and the kids no matter what. I can't begin to imagine what you guys are going through. Just know that I am here for you whatever you need. You are my friend and I will help you anyway I can. I have told you this before, I am so glad that we all got to get together and surprise her for her birthday. The look on her face will be one of the things I will remember most of all.

    Melissa & Zachary

  • Darci Escandon
    Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 14:18

    Marjorie,

    You were never afraid to tell me what was on your mind and what I needed to do to be a better person. i will be eternally thankful for that. You are an amazing woman and I admire you greatly. You were deeply devoted to your family and especially, to Kandy. The two of you have a bond that many people just dream about. The example you set for all of us will never be forgotten. You are deeply missed. Rest in Peace.

  • Kandace Price
    Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 13:38

    Dearest Mom,

    I cannot express how devastated I am to not have you with me. I feel that a part of me passed along with you and my heart has been torn from my chest. We were always a unit, partners in life. Noone will ever love and care for me so unconditionally as you did. I feel so lost, I don't know who I will turn to for advice and support as I did with you. It wasn't supposed to be this way. I envisioned caring for you for years to come as you have done for me every single day of my life. I can only pray that you are at peace and that we will meet again some day. You were the best mother that anyone could possibly have and I will try to stay strong, no matter how hard it is, to take care of the grandchildren that you loved so much. My biggest fear since I was a little girl was losing you, and now that fear is reality. I will handle it the best I can and try to make you proud. I love you so much.

    Your daughter, Kandy

  • Joy Tanksley Arter
    Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 06:49

    Although we did not see each other often after we grew up, always enjoyed her e-mails and visiting with her. We had so much fun when we were young that she will always be in our memory. Joy

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