Fleta Alston Price, 88, of Siler City, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at UNC, Hillsborough.
Mrs. Price was born in Chatham County on May 28, 1932, the daughter of Norman James and Fleta Scotton Alston. Fleta was a member of the Corinth AME Zion Church. She spent her working years as a school teacher. She loved her Parker. Fleta enjoyed sitting outside on her front porch and tending to the flowers in her garden. She loved getting to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Fleta was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Parker Gene Price, and her nine brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Price is survived by her daughters, Fleta Knight of Sanford, Phyllis A. Martin of Silk Hope, Carrie Eaves of Siler City; sons, Torris Price Sr. of Siler City, and Eric Price of Fayetteville; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Fleta laid in repose from 12 to 5 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home. A graveside service was held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Corinth AME Zion Church Cemetery, Ross Ave., Siler City with Rev. Verlon O. Anderson, officiating.
Smith & Buckner is assisting the Price family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.