The Lord called home Joan (Hladek) Price, 76, of Carlisle Township, on Saturday, August 11, 2012. She was born above her grandparents store in Lorain on November 18, 1935, to her parents, Anna and Joseph Hladek. During her teenage years she worked for her parents at Tower Drive In, among various jobs throughout the years. Her most rewarding part of life was her faith in the Lord and raising her family. Her kindness, love and wisdom never went unnoticed. She loved the quiet whispers, funny stories, the little discoveries and simple pleasures she had with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling to various states with her husband for his World War II Army reunions. Our mother told us all, whether being with the family or going home with the Lord, “I’m a winner either way”. We love you mom and Mimi! She is survived by her children, Susan (Jeff Beaudoin) Barnette, Janice (William) Mariner, Jr., whom she made her home with since 1995, Robin (Ken) Gordon; her grandchildren, Jessica (Mike) Kesterson, Matt (Wendy) Snyder, Melanie (Chris Rider) Snyder, Chrissy Gordon, Stacey Gordon, Nick Beaudoin; her great grandchildren, Makayla Kesterson, Brandon Rhodes, Alecksa Esper, Luke Snyder, Gabe Beaudoin, Annabelle Snyder, Blake Rider, Makenzie Kesterson, Layanna Latorre, Abby Snyder; cousin, Pat Tokarz; niece, Deanna; and nephew, Joey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Price in 1995; and her brother, Jerry Hladek. Friends may call Monday, August 13, 2012 from 5 to 8 P.M. at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 38550 Chestnut Ridge, Elyria. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 10 A.M. at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. The Rev. Darrell Myers, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Crownhill Cemetery, Amherst. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 38550 Chestnut Ridge, Elyria, OH 44035. Hempel Funeral Home of Amherst is honored to serve the family of Joan Price. Additional information and online register book are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com
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