Carmen Andrea

Foster-Price

Mrs. Carmen Foster Price was born on April 9, 1951, to the late Connie Bell Smith in Barnesville, Georgia. She received her formal education in the Griffin-Spalding County School system in Griffin, Georgia. She later furthered her education at Griffin Technical College, also in Griffin, Georgia.

At an early age, Carmen accepted Christ into her life as her Lord and Savior and was united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was a member of the East Ward Ministry. Later in life, she was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Eddie Price in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 1 child.

Carmen was employed by Spalding Regional Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 7 years. She was also a paraprofessional in the Griffin-Spalding County school system. In her leisure time she enjoyed listening to music, dancing, cooking, shopping, riding, and walking. She also studied ballet and was a long-time cheerleader.

On Friday, July 22, 2022, the gates of Heaven opened, and Mrs. Carmen Foster Price's soul was escorted by angels to be with the Lord. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with peace and comfort during our time of mourning. She was preceded in death by her mother, Connie Bell Smith; grandmother, Annie Lou Amie Foster; brother, Wendell (Foxx) Foster; aunts, Willie Worthy and Florida Mae Bank; and uncle, Marvin Foster.

Mrs. Carmen Foster Price leaves her precious memories to be cherished in the hearts of her loving daughter, Jacinta (Harry Rucker) Price; long time life partner, Terry Larry Marshall; sisters, Melanie (Harold) West and La'Rita Foster; brother, Wilfred (Reneé) Foster; grandsons, Jamari Harris and Harry Rucker III; granddaughters, Jabrea Harris and J'harria Rucker; uncle, David A. (Lillie) Foster; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren (Jariah Passmore, London Harris, and Ki'er Smith). She also leaves a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 4PM - 6PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Cleopatrick Lacy is the Pastor and Eulogist.