Carla Price, 87, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, died peacefully at her home on May 8th, 2022. Carla was born March 12th, 1935, in Los Angeles, California to the late Martha Marie Johnson and Carl Casteel Johnson.
Carla received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in teaching from the University of Southern California. She was married to the late Norman Price, the love of her life, for 59 years until his passing in 2018. Carla taught kindergarten for over 30 years in Los Angeles, California. She had a love for children and was known for her kind, gentle, and patient nature. Carla had a special gift of communicating to the very young. Carla was respected by her peers and parents as one of the best in the classroom.
Carla also had a love for her dog, sports, and a passion for gardening and cooking. Carla has touched many lives in her lifetime and will be remembered and missed by all.
A viewing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 18th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. The location is McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.