Lisa Price, the wife of U.S. Representative David Price and a longtime advocate within the Chapel Hill community, died on Thursday morning. She was 82 years old.
The District 04 congressman’s office shared a release announcing the news shortly before 2 p.m. The pair had been married since 1968.
“Lisa was my life partner, supporter of everything I undertook, political and otherwise,” wrote David Price in a statement. “I was immensely proud of her leadership roles, from Alderman in New Haven to being at the right hand of two Chapel Hill mayors, co-founding and leading North Carolinians Against Gun Violence, and campaigning energetically for civil rights, environmental protections, animal welfare, and the Kidzu Children’s Museum.”
The Price family have lived in Orange County, specifically Chapel Hill, for decades, and Lisa’s advocacy work with local organizations was widely known.
“I, our children Karen and Michael, our grandchildren, and our entire family are immensely grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received over the weeks that Lisa and we have been struggling with her illness,” wrote David Price on Thursday.
Several elected officials and community leaders extended further condolences on social media following the news of Price’s death.
This is tragic. Lisa was beloved in our community, but no one loved her more than David. What a loss. https://t.co/cz9DH8nilz
— Rep. Graig Meyer (@GraigMeyer) June 23, 2022
How devastating for @RepDavidEPrice and his family. Please join me in lifting them up and keeping them in your hearts during this difficult time. https://t.co/TbqMRXRMCm
— Foushee for Congress (@FousheeforNC) June 23, 2022
Praying for you and your family @RepDavidEPrice during this difficult time.
— Senator Natalie Murdock (@NatalieforNC) June 23, 2022
I am holding you and your family in my prayers. We have lost a giant in Lisa Price. She was a tremendous advocate for justice and had such a kind, giving spirit. We will miss her dearly
— Allen Buansi (@AllenBuansi) June 23, 2022
Extending my heartfelt condolences to Congressman Price. Lisa was a constant presence in the Chapel Hill and greater Orange County community, and I am so sad to read this. My thoughts are with all who knew and loved her best, especially Rep. Price and their children. https://t.co/jXAuyTaPbE
— Jennifer (Jenn) Weaver (@Jenn_E_Weaver) June 23, 2022
Sending prayers to Congressman Price, his family and his team. Mrs. Price was always kind to me and I admired her leadership in starting @NCGV. https://t.co/gFu7bz4do7
— Kristen Smith Young (@kcs_tarheel) June 23, 2022
This is a tragic loss. Susan and I are praying for Congressman Price and his family during this very difficult time. https://t.co/LNNdWUbYMI
— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) June 23, 2022
Congressman Price, who is 82 years old, is set to step down from his role in U.S. Congress after 35 years this winter.
Photo via David Price / Facebook
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