Connie Jean Price

Connie Jean Price, 75, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on December 12th, 2025, in her home in Edmond, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children. Born in Oklahoma City on July 10th, 1950, to Ben Monroe Gates and Patricia Jean Gates, Connie was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth and humor touched everyone who knew her.

Connie grew up in the Oklahoma City area with her younger brother Mike. As a child, she enjoyed playing with the neighborhood kids until dark. Connie had a deep desire to learn piano as a young teenager, so she traded piano lessons for babysitting her piano teacher’s children. She attended Putnam City schools before her family relocated to Lawton in 1966. Connie spent her final two years of high school at Eisenhower High School, graduating in May of 1968. There, she was active in National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and Rho Kappa Gamma.

Connie attended Evangel Assembly God Church growing up and was active in their youth program, Christ’s Ambassadors, where she learned about her Savior Jesus Christ. She sang in Evangel’s choir and went to camp at Turner Falls. She later attended Philadelphia Assembly of God after her youth experience.

After graduating high school, Connie enrolled at Cameron State University from 1968-1969. She also began working as a cashier at More Burgers Restaurant. After deciding to enter the workforce full-time, Connie worked as a secretary/administrator for Knight Insurance Agency, Wichita National Life Insurance Company, and Manufacturers Life Insurance Company through 1976. Connie married James Raymond Price in 1975, and the couple settled in Edmond, Oklahoma. Connie then worked for Wilson Foods and Ralph Mason Enterprises in the late 1970s, until the birth of her daughter, Heather, in October of 1980 when she became a stay-at-home mom. She would later give birth to her son, Jimmy, in March of 1984.

Connie found her greatest joy in being a mother, a role she viewed as her highest calling. Her devotion to her children and their well-being was unmatched. From music lessons, to sports practices, dance recitals, and school activities, Connie was deeply involved and committed to the lives of her children. Her compassion and care during times of difficulty or sickness reflected the depth of her unwavering love for her family. Connie truly embodied the virtues of sacrifice and service, often putting others’ needs ahead of her own and laboring faithfully to ensure that everyone she loved had everything they needed. She was active in the school education of her children holding roles as Homeroom Mother and the Treasurer and Vice-President of the PTA.

In 1991, Connie enrolled at the University of Central Oklahoma. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations in 1994 and was recognized at graduation as the outstanding Public Relations student in the Department of Journalism. She was also a member of the President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls during her time at UCO as well as a member of the Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Connie then continued her contributions in the workforce, primarily in bookkeeping/ accounting for oil and gas companies for over 20 years. Connie worked for several oil and gas companies over those years including Columbia Production Company, DC Energy, and Gungoll Exploration. She was a highly valued and respected contributor who brought value to the companies she worked for. Her colleagues remember her as dedicated and relational - a woman who brought excellence to her work and kindness to her relationships. Connie was also an avid member of the Desk and Derrick Club of Oklahoma City for over 17 years. She served as the Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President multiple times during her membership and was always willing to assist her fellow members in any way they needed. Connie was very involved in the club’s activities, attending many regional conferences and conventions and serving as a Director. Some of her fondest memories included time at these events and with the members of the club.

Connie was a member of Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City and was active in several Bible studies during her time there. Connie was also famously known for her love of pug dogs and cared for many over the course of her life. She was also a supporter of the Homeward Bound Pug Rescue. In her free time, Connie enjoyed music and loved listening to Andy Williams and the Gaither Vocal Band. She also loved watching movies, her favorites being Doctor Zhivago and any Jimmy Cagney movie. In her retired years, Connie also enjoyed coloring, as she found it both calming and creatively fulfilling.

She cherished time with her children and grandchildren, always eager to celebrate their joys and support them through life’s challenges. Being a grandmother was her heart’s desire and something she looked forward to her entire life. She lived the “Nonnie” life with the same devotion and love she did as a mother. Her grandchildren loved spending time at her home. They were her pride and joy. Birthday and Christmastime took on special meaning as “Nonnie” made these events extra special for her grandchildren.

Connie never met a stranger and made friends with anyone she met. Known for her perseverance, determination, and servant-hearted spirit, Connie lived a life marked by devotion—to her family, to her work, and to the people around her. Her home was always filled with love, laughter, warm embraces, and a well-loved dog. Connie will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a committed and loving mother whose life was defined by devotion and love.

Connie is survived by her children: daughter, Heather Beckham and husband Mike, of Norman; son, Jimmy Price and wife Sarah, of Edmond; grandchildren, Carter Beckham, Kenzie Beckham, Caitlynn Price, and Charlotte Price; her brother Mike Gates and wife Carolyn, of Tulsa; and nieces Katie Gates Thompson and Molly Gates Dysart.

Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home located at 13313 North Kelley, Oklahoma City, OK 73131, on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am at the chapel at Crossings Community Church located at 14600 North Portland Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73134.

Connie Jean Price will be laid to rest on January 2, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 13400 North Kelley, Oklahoma City, OK 73131.