Obituary – Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson, 86, of Fairmount, passed away from this earthly life on Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Oaks in Fairmount, Georgia.
Gail was born on February 24, 1940, the daughter of the late John W (Curly) Crittendon, and Sarah Appy Crittendon; in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Price; grandson, Bobby Wayne Glass, and daughter, Tracy Price Glass, and sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Bill Martin. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Fairmount First Baptist Church. The family ask that flower be omitted and contributions be given to Fairmount First Baptist Church in her memory. The mailing address is 176 Peachtree Street, Fairmount, Georgia, 30139.
Mrs. Anderson was also the mother of Tennessee Walking Horse trainer Alan Price and grandmother to trainer Nick Price.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan & Cindy Price of Fairmount; Wesley & Rene Price; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilyn and Billy Ray Price, Kay and Sam Lewis, and Mona Clark; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Lynn Crittendon, and Jimmy and Trudy Crittendon; grandchildren, Wes (Brandi) Price, Shane (Nicole) Price, Tyler (Brianna) Price, and Nick (Molli) Price, Jennifer (Jeff) Nicholson, Maddie (Josh) Bowling, along with great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate the life of Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from the chapel of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home with Eddie Brannon & Jimmy Crittendon officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday March 31st between the hours of 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
The family would like to especially thank The Oaks Assisted Living and Spirit Hospice for their support and Care.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Olivia "Gail" Price Anderson.
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