Shirley Price

Shirley A. Price, 74, a resident of Libby for 18 years, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, with her children by her side.

She was born Feb. 8, 1931, in Palisade, Neb., to Henry and Grace Jones Witthoft. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, flowers and her cat. Her family and friends were the joy of her life.

Her husband Morey preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children Judi Heller and husband David of Rochester, Minn., Sherrie Royer and husband John of Crownsville, Md., Gary Phoenix of Libby, Gail Phoenix of Mesa, Ariz., and Darcy Cichoxz and husband Steve of Libby; sister Donna Roberts of Portland, Ore.; brother Lee Schwippert of Gault, Calif.; grandchildren Jon, Michael and Erin Royer, Craig and Jared Phoenix, Keith and Terri Hawk, Amanda and Emily Heller, and Melissa and Caroline Chichoxz; and numerous great grandchildren.

Special thanks to her friends Dorothy, Cleone and Wanda for watching over her and bringing much joy and laughter to her life. She will greatly missed.

Local arrangements are by the Nelson & Vial Funeral Home.