Loistine Price

Obituary—Loistine’s Life Reflections The year is 1925, the 24th day of July, and momma Esther belts out “It’s a girl!!” Grady and Ovelia Gibbs have delivered to the town of Tiplersville, MS their third of six children. Reared as her brother’s pride, Annie Loistine would be educated in Tippah County School system through ninth grade. She spent her early years rearing her two youngest brothers while her parents and older siblings worked the fields. Its spring now, and a certain gentleman known as Ernest Price inquires as to who she is, and after a brief courtship they marry on the 29th day of May in 1949. Momma Lois is whisked off to her new family (two daughters and a son) to Deerfield Beach, FL where she immediately gets busy in serving in auxiliaries as: Choir #2, Stewardess, Usher, Missionary, and Choir #1. She would later become ordained as a Deaconess. After a lengthy consultation with God, their 4th, however her first miracle is brought to light. They would name her Lenora and affectionately call her Nody. The baby grows up spreading joy to both parents as well as her three older siblings. Fourteen months later the toddler becomes and auntie, and Loistine becomes a G- Ma. In December of 1962 she learns that she is carrying her second and last miracle baby. Life is simple, contrary to what some believe, only by what they see. Loistine has always worked to assist in the health and welfare of her children. Instilling in them the word of God, encouraging them to lean and depend on Jesus. Ernest and Lois both served in the Masonic Order and remained faithful to its family. She served as both an Eastern Star and Heroine of Jericho. Serving seemed to be a passion as she enters the social circle: The American Heart Association, The Democratic Club of Deerfield, The Women’s Reach-out Club, and the Deerfield Beach Mango Festival Committee are just some of the clubs she supported. Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous women? for her price is far above rubies. In 1981 Ernest Sr. passes away. In 1995 Ernest Jr. passes. Both male figures are now gone, but in typical fashion she rises to the occasion leading the charge. Your tears are just temporary relief. Your tears are just a release of the pain, sorry, grief. Your tears are expressions that can’t be controlled. A little crying now is alright, but after while you won’t have to cry no more. Don’t you worry, God’s gonna wipe every tear away. Left to cherish the laughter she brought are four daughters: Lenora Price-Hill (Albert), Evelyn R. Price, Gwendolyn P. Strowbridge all of Deerfield Beach. Ernestine Price of Pompano Beach. A daughter-in-law Mary Lois Price of Miami. 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, 3 grand dogs: Chloe, Bella & Tiger. One God-son Lawrence Quinn of Delray Beach, A host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Loistine Price

July 24, 1925 - October 10, 2019