Diane Vascott Price, age 76 of Forest City died Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.  She was born on August 9,1949 on Long Island, New York and was the daughter of the late Henry and Sophie Vollers Vascott.  At the age of 13 she moved to Norfolk, Virginia where she would years later meet her husband who adored her from day one. 

Diane loved her family and the time she spent with them, especially her grandson whom she adored.

Diane was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and she loved her Sunday School Class and her church family.  She was a graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk and held a master’s degree in social work.    Diane spent forty years in Clinical Social work in both the public and private sector.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Vascott.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Dale Ransom Price of the home, her daughter, Jessica Quinn and husband Mark, and her beloved grandson, James Quinn.

The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 o’clock on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.  The graveside service will be held privately for the family in the church cemetery with the Reverend Stephen Matheny officiating.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com