In Loving Memory of Faye Price (born Linda Faye Lambert)
February 4, 1928 – April 29, 2025
Though born Linda, she lived—and played—like a Faye. And if you ever saw her on a tennis court, you knew she wasn’t just volleying for fun. Faye Price, a small-town girl with a powerful serve and unmistakable presence, has passed on.
Faye was married to Vernon E. Price, and together they built a full and memorable life. He, along with their son, Larry S. Price, preceded her in death.
She was a tennis legend, plain and simple. Faye started the A-Team at Oak Park and brought her skill to every match. Whether managing the Westlane Racquet Club or mentoring young players, she combined grit, grace, and a healthy dose of competitive charm.
Off the court, Faye embraced quieter joys. She loved quilting—her stitches nearly as precise as her backhand—and she especially loved spending time at her beloved Aptos beach house. There, the sun, surf, and a good paperback were always welcome company.
She is survived by her daughters, Janice C. Maran and Vicki L. Morrison, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, who carry on her fire and unstoppable energy.
Faye Price played life like she played tennis—fast, fierce, and with unyielding strength. And though she may have left the court, her legacy will echo with every serve and well- worn quilt.
Game. Set. Match.
VISITATION AND SERVICE:
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 10am to 8pm in the Zinfandel room. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10am in the Vineyard Chapel. Both events are to take place at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Price family.