Willie Mae (Sam) Price

Willie Mae Bonds (Sam) Price

May 10, 1935 – February 4, 2025 (Age 89)

It is with both heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a well-lived life that we announce the passing of Willie Mae Bonds (Sam) Price. Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina, to KC and Louise Bonds, Sam grew up cherishing the values of family, community, and hard work.

Personal Life

Sam was a devoted wife to Lester William (Bill) Price (deceased) and a proud mother to Lester William Price II (wife – Gail), Aaron K. (Ron) Price (wife – Kelli), James Christopher (Trick) Price (wife – Jamie), and her beloved daughter Debbie Bradshaw (deceased). 

Sam is also survived by her devoted brother, Don Bonds (wife Judy), Son-in-Law, Raymond Bradshaw, and her 12 grandchildren – Brent, Amy (husband – Rustin), Katie (husband – Gabe), Aaron (wife – Sam), Megan (husband – Landon), Christopher, Erin, Mia, Sydney, Cooper, Ethan (wife – Mickaela), and Teran; and 10 great grandchildren – Noah, Loftin, Brady, Emmaline, Owen, Ryan, Iris, Beckett, Hank, and Ruth.

She was preceded in death by her Husband Bill; Daughter, Debbie Bradshaw; Grandson, Joshua Bradshaw; and Brothers Richard, Perry, Berry, and Weldon Bonds.

Beyond her family, Sam found joy in fishing, puzzles, and sports—especially women’s softball and basketball, which were a constant source of enjoyment.

Life and Career

After moving to Asheboro with her husband, Sam worked several years of dedicated service at the BB Walker Shoe Company. Upon retiring from Walker Shoe, Sam continued to enrich her community by living at, and managing, Lake Lucas for the City of Asheboro. Her work was always a reflection of her commitment and passion for serving others.

Memorial Service

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Sam’s remarkable life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at First E&R United Church of Christ, located at 221 Cliff Road, Asheboro, NC 27203. Family, friends, and all whose lives were touched by Sam are warmly invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First E&R United Church or Hospice of Randolph County. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has shown love and support to our family during this time, and especially to Mia Devilbiss and Teran Bradshaw for their compassionate care of Sam in recent years.

Sam’s legacy of kindness, community service, and love will continue to inspire all who knew her. We are forever grateful for the time we had with her and the love she so generously shared.