Mrs. Lela Mae "Sugie" Price

October 3, 1929 - November 6, 2020

Sunrise : October 3, 1929 – Sunset: November 6, 2020 Mrs. Lela M. Price went home to be with Jesus on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 91 years. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Julia) Martin on October 3, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan. Mrs. Price was a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church for 85 years where she was awarded a beautiful glass trophy for being the oldest member. She was very active on the Communion Board for over 50 years and served in many other services. She was “A Very Faithful Servant” for God… She graduated from Adult High School where she carried A+ and B+ averages. When it came to dancing, she was the best!! She met Cleveland Price, Sr., her love forever. They were married for 70 years. From this union of love, seven children were born. She also worked at St. Mary’s hospital and retired after 42 years of service. She leaves behind her family who will forever cherish her memory, her children, Susan J. Price of Ohio, Julia (John) Bond of Saginaw, MI, Wendy (Tomie) McGuire of Washington, Brandel Price and Dennis Price both of Saginaw, MI; sister, Priscilla Joan Williams; sister-in-law, Ann Jordan; a host of grandkids; 15 great-grandkids; 34 great-great-grandkids; five nieces; nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Price, Sr; daughter, Elaine A. Knox; son, Cleveland Price, Jr. “Butch”; grandson, Vincent V. Price; parents, Tom (Julia) Martin; brothers, Benny Martin, James D. (Carrie) Martin, Velma ( Supt. Pastor Pete) Chapman; brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Edith) Price, Eurel Williams, Billy Jordan and Albert (Lee) Price. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Bethel A.M.E. Church 535 Cathay Street, Saginaw, MI 48601. Pastor Dennis Laffoon will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48601. Friends may call at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607 on Monday November 16, 2020 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.