Carol A. Price

Carol A. Price (Prince), 86, of Cuba, passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Steelville Senior Living Center surrounded with love & the comforting presence of her loving brother, Glenn (Sue) Prince. 

On May 23, 1939, Carol was born to the union of Vincent Prince & Hazel Irene (Henslee) Prince in Kirkwood, Missouri. 

She was graduate from Valley Park High School. 

Carol was united in marriage to Jack Scott Price on July 9, 1965, in New London, Connecticut. 

She was a proud member of the Red Hat Society, Job's Daughters International as well as a lifetime member of the VFW. Her husband's Naval career took them to all sorts of exotic places like Hawaii & Japan along with many other places. She worked a slew of different jobs through all their travels. 

Carol adored her collection of "Beanie Babies" having amassed more than 200. Jack and Carol loved to go on cruises and experiencing the carefree lifestyle on the open sea. When they were back on land, Carol enjoyed socializing with her friends and club members going out to eat. She also loved to go to Branson and Disney Land. Her beloved dog, Chi-Chi, a mini-toy poodle, was her favorite hobby in her later years and she enjoyed entering and going to dog shows. Most of all, Carol loved spending time with her family and friends, and she will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent & Hazel Prince; her husband, Jack Price; one son, Henry Ruffian; three brothers, Carl Prince, Doyle Prince & John Prince.

Carol is survived by her son, William Ruffian of Florida; one daughter, Lisa Meeks of Kentucky; two brothers, Charles Prince and wife Rose Marie of Colorado & Glenn Prince and wife Sue of Leasburg; one sister, Barbara Fenn and husband Al of California; grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. 

In keeping with her wishes, Carol will be cremated. Private inurnment at Upper Indian Creek Cemetery in Viburnum, Missouri.

The Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba is honored to be serving the family of Carol A. Price.