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SPECIAL PROCLAMATION NO. 5-2017 mkzk ,
A SPECIAL PROCLAMATION AWARDED BY SOUTH BEND 6TH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER
OLIVER DAVIS HONORING & CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MAXINE VIVIAN PRICE
Gh" Maxine Vivian Price entered in to eternal rest at the home of her niece, Jacquelynn Gaines in
Decatur, Georgia on March 16,2017. Maxine was born April 2, 1922 in Richmond, Indiana to Oliver James Scott
and Marie Elizabeth (Ewing) Scott.
Maxine moved to South Bend, Indiana in 1941 along with her parents and siblings where they resided on
Talbot Street for many years. She later married Hugh Gene Price on February 9, 1952 and remained happily
married to him until his death on November 13, 1997. Although there were no children born of this union she
found herself being mother to many of her nieces, nephews and neighborhood children; and
Oh" at the age of 19 Maxine went to work for the family of Mr. & Mrs. Phillip H. Welber, owner
of Robertson Department Store. During her employment with the family she was there to assist with the raising
and upbringing of their three children: Susan,Michael, and Barbara. Maxine was employed with the Welbers for
64 years and didn't retire until the death of Mrs. Welber; and
6� Maxine was an excellent seamstress and along with her mother, had a small catering business
in South Bend. In her early days as a young adult she enjoyed riding on the back of Gene's motorcycle and
attending races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. She was an avid University of Notre Dame Fan,plus season
ticket holder during football season for over 50 years.Maxine also enjoyed traveling,golfing,bowling and playing
cards. She had a flair for Oriental decor which could be found throughout her home; and
(A;ead, Maxine is survived by her sister and last remaining sibling, Marilouise (Albert) Hill of
Pinkerton, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Laura Scott; and brother-in-law, George "Jack" Woolridge Jr. of South
Bend; nieces: Jacquelynn Gaines of Decatur, Georgia, Sylvia Kay (Warner) Haynes of Chicago, Illinois,
Yolande Gaines of Memphis, Tennessee, Toni (Larry) Johnson of South Bend, Indiana, Kelli (Tony) Johnson of
Plainfield, Illinois, Alicia Hill of Columbus, Ohio,nephews: Raymond Gaines of Chattanooga, Tennessee,
Kevin(Jodi) Woolridge of Commerce Township, Michigan, Paul (Michele) Hill of San Antonio, Texas,Alan
(Kristin) Hill of Columbus, Ohio, Donald Smothers of Houston, Texas, Ronald Herron, Mark Herron, Eric
Woolridge, Richard Scott Jr. and Larry (Susie) Smothers all of South Bend, Indiana. She is also survived by a
host of great nieces and nephews; and spiritual friend, Juella Smith-Butts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Gene Price;parents Oliver and Marie (Ewing) Scott;
three brothers: Oliver Scott Jr., James D. Scott, and Richard E. Scott; three sisters: Geraldine Coker, Christyne
Woolridge and 011ie Mae Scott; sisters-in-law Genevieve Scott, Madeline Smothers; a niece, Ann Grayson; and
nephew, James Scott.
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Section I. On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend,Indiana,and as an elected Council Member
for the 6th District & Vice President of the South Bend Common Council, I am pleased to publicly honor and to
celebrate the life of Mrs. Maxine Vivian Price who truly blessed our lives with her grace, beauty, and wisdom.
We cherish the word of Kelly Flannery who said, "the loss of a mother can never be replaced, but the love of a
mother can never be lost; and
Section II. This resolution shall be ena tied upon signature of Vice President&Councilman Oliver Davis.
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