Melba Taylor Price

WEST COLUMBIA-Melba Taylor Price, of West Columbia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on Friday, October 18, 2013. Born in Lexington County, June 29, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Henry Pickens Taylor and Ethel and Perry H. Hallman. She was a member of Cayce United Methodist Church and was retired from Best Mattress and Furniture Company after 45 years. Left to cherish her memory is her sister, Shirley Hallman Bundrick (Richard) of West Columbia; and her brother, Larry J. Hallman (Katherine) of Irmo. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her husbands, Louie Ray Williams, Sr. and William E. Price; her son, Louie Ray Williams, Jr.; sisters, Floy Taylor, Lois Waites and Reba Laflen; and brothers, Guy Hallman, Perry Hallman , Jr. and Charles Hallman. The family would like to say a special thank you to Hospice Care of Tri-County and to Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living for their kindness and care during the last 2 years. Also to Dr. Dale Hamrick for his patience, understanding and care; also her dear friends, Bill and Louise Moss, Diane Youngblood and Connie Branham. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 at Thompson Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel. Reverend Joseph James, Jr. and Reverend Sam Harmon will officiate. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cayce United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 1600 12th Street, Cayce, SC 29033.