Ms. Karissa Price Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Karissa Price

Funeral services for Ms. Karissa Price, 43, of Gastonia, NC, and formerly of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, SC, with a private interment to follow. Rev. John Wolfe is officiating.

Karissa Mone’t Price, daughter of Ruth Johnson Price and the late Elder Julius Price was born on March 2, 1979 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on December 22, 2022 in Gastonia, North Carolina

Karissa, graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in 1998, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College in 2000 and 2001 with a Certificate of Nursing Assistant and an Associates in Health Science in Medial Laboratory Office Assisting. She later graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Health Science degree in Health Administration in 2019. She was employed with Atrium Health at the Lavine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. Karissa was raised with a strong faith and continued to worship in her faith as an adult as a member of the Park Church, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Karissa was preceded in death by her father Elder Julius Price. Maternal grandparents Mallie and Catherine Johnson. Paternal grandparents Laurie and Beulah Price.

Karissa leaves to cherish many loving memories her daughter, Malori Maxwell, of the home; mother, Ruth Johnson Price of Orangeburg, South Carolina, and Step– mother Lillie Price of Hopkins, South Carolina; sisters: Lesly Brown (Los Angeles, CA) Kali Price-Billups (Columbia, SC) and Julia Price (Orangeburg, SC); nephews: Jared Favors and Justin Billups (Athens, GA), and Carter Bowers (Orangeburg, SC); aunts, Betty Spells (Elmont, NY), Mildred Robinson (Orangeburg, SC) , Cecelia Ortiz (Hector) (Bloomfield, NJ) and Celestial (Earl) Davis (Orangeburg, SC); uncles: Timothy (Jean) Price (Washington, DC) and Daniel (Linda) Price (White Plains, MD); and a host of cousins, extended family, and co-workers.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 12:00pm – 6:00pm.

Condolences may be expressed via telephone to her mother, Mrs. Ruth Price, at (803) 347-4690; her sister, Kali Price-Billups, at (803) 707-9640; her sister, Julia Price, at (803) 413-6283; or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and wear a mask.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com

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Alicia Romeo sent Heavenly & Harmony for Ms. Karissa Price - December 27, 2022

With deepest sympathy for your loss, Alicia Romeo

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Calvin B Pauling sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Ms. Karissa Price - December 26, 2022

On behalf of the Pauling family, please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this time of sorrow. With each new day may peace find a place in your hearts.

We will remember Karissa so very much as we fellowshipped so Offen with late father Elder Julius Price in Wallace, NC over the many years. May the family be comforted to know that God and her dad has her safe in their arms. Elder & Sis. Crosson, Empact Ministry Wallace, NC

We are praying for peace and comfort for the family. I am sending my love and hugs to you all. Love you.

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My sincerest condolences to the Price family. Praying that you experience God's continued love and peace during this time of bereavement.

Karissa was always a very loving, caring and beautiful soul. I met Karissa when we were in middle school, and we graduated together from high school. Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and her baby girl. Another Angel has gained her wings and is gone too soon. May you all find peace in God's care during this trying time!
E. Washington

My sincere condolences during this difficult time. Love Always Monica Chandler Price🙏🏾

May God's loving presence comfort you, His perfect peace restore you, and His promise of eternal life sustain you during this time of loss.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Overseer Alvin and Lady Christina Carter, Deeper Life Reformed Church, Charlotte NC

My sincere condolences and prayers to the Price Family. 💖🙏 Barbara Miller Wright

Lily Mae praying for your strength and the family as you all endure this journey. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. God will dry your years and lift your hearts. Gwen Moore

Price, you and your family have my sincere sympathy and condolences. I was so sorry to learn of this. I realize words say so little when sorrow is so big, but I hope you know I'm thinking of you all now and care about you all always. Gloria Breland

Peace and blessings to the family. Karissa was a special person. I will continue to pray for the family. Doris Johnson Felder

May God comfort and grant you all His love and peace during this time of sorrow. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Barry & Imogene Connor

I worked with Karrisa for a few years in a medical clinic, Karissa was always so helpful and would go out of her way to offer a helping hand. Learning of her passing is so unbelievable. She always spoke so highly of her daughter Malori, she loved her unconditionally. May your soul rest in eternal peace Karissa, you will be missed. My condolences to the family. -Kenya Mckenith

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matt. 5:4 We pray Gods strength and comfort for you the family of Karissa in this your time of grief 🙏🏽 Rev. Burdell V Hill and Bernice S Hill (Aunt and cousin of Lillie Peay Price)

My deepest condolences. Praying for the family. Shirley Frederick 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Karissa was truly a caring person. I will remember her as someone who enjoyed serving others. I will miss her. My prayers are for her sweet Malori and I hope she knows how much her mother loved her and how special her mom was to so many people. My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Love - Latoya Spencer

I knew Karissa through her cousin Catherine. She was such a beautiful and sweet person. We connected instantly over being mothers to our daughters. My prayers our with her entire family.

My condolences to Mrs. Ruth, Kali, and my dear friend Julia!! May God comfort and keep you in your time of need!

Kali, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Linda Barbour

My heartfelt condolences and prayers for my friend Ruth and her family. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace. Love, Betty Polite

I remember Karissa from high school. She really was always a true light and sweet person. It truly broke my heart to hear this news. My sincere condolences to the her family.

LIFE IS FULL OF UPS AND DOWNS BUT GOD IS ALWAYS AROUND. WE OFTEN SAY THAT GOD KNOWS BEST, SO HE KNOWS WHEN TO GIVE US REST. MOMENTS LIKE THIS MAY WELL BE DIFFICULT, BUT GOD IS A KEEPER AND COMFORTER. WHEN TOMORROW COMES AND THE CROWDS DEPART, REMEMBER YOUR KNEES FOR SERENITY AND BECAUSE THIS MOMENT WILL PASS TOO, LEAN ON YOUR FAITH AND STRENGTH IN THE COMING DAYS. FINALLY, STRETCH YOUR HAND TOWARD THE HEAVENS AND SEEK PEACE AND REST IN HIS BOSOM. MAKE GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS OUR FAMILY IN THE COMING DAYS.
Calvin, Janet & Tiffany

On behalf of the Pauling family, please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this time of sorrow. With each new day may peace find a place in your hearts. As you walk through this time of loss may you know that the Lord walks with you, He will comfort you and bless you.