WILMINGTON — Lailah Del-Rae Price entered this world in the quiet early hours of July 13, 2017, at 12:51 a.m.—and on the morning of June 7, 2025, at 7:13 a.m., she departed it in the same way she lived: with radiance, purity, joy, and a boundless light that touched every life she encountered.
From birth, Lailah shined with a rare spirit—full of sweetness, wonder, and a love that ran deep. Her early years were spent along the coast of North Carolina in Wilmington and Hampstead, where she grew and played under the warm Carolina sun. There, she was cherished by her loving parents, Olivia Leedham and Thomas Price, and adored by her devoted big brothers, Kaden Eason and Riley Price, who protected and played with her like the heroes they are in her story.
Lailah had a bond like no other with her “Regular Grandma,” Shellie Woodruff, and was a ray of sunshine to her Great Grandma, Del-Rae Doppelheuer, and Grandpa George Laney. The love she gave each family member wasn’t ordinary—it was profound. She left a sparkle in every heart she touched, lifting spirits and deepening every connection with the simple gift of being herself.
She began her schooling at Creative Minds Preschool, where her joyful nature bloomed. She later attended Wilmington Christian Academy, where she stepped into her early faith. She eagerly learned Bible stories and verses, often rushing home to share them with her mommy, brother, and grandmas, her eyes lighting up with excitement. She embraced the Lord’s love and understood—better than most—that we’re here to love, to give, and to be a light for others.
Lailah spent many happy days playing with her brothers, sneaking over to Great Grandma and Grandpa’s for popsicles and chocolates, paddling in a kayak with her mommy, or heading to her daddy’s house where she knew there’d be adventure—and Mickey D’s ice cream. Her world was full of love, laughter, and the simple joys of a childhood richly lived.
After finishing kindergarten, Lailah moved to Naples, Florida, with her mother and brother, where she attended Osceola Elementary for first and second grade. Her love for learning was evident. She was bright, imaginative, and endlessly kind—an exceptional writer, a natural artist, and a creator of thoughtful notes and drawings that lifted hearts. She danced and sang with joy, letting melodies move through her from her twinkling toes to her fingertips, her spirit dancing right along with her.
Lailah became a proud member of the Naples Gators as a Mighty Mites cheerleader alongside her best friend, Sadie Murrin. Her long legs made her swift, and her energy was unstoppable. She found sisterhood in the cheer squad and took great pride in cheering on her brother Kaden and his football team. As a flyer, she bravely soared—just as her mommy once did—beaming with pride as she showed Olivia she could fly too.
Lailah’s light touched everyone. Her kindness, encouragement, and joyful heart were gifts she freely gave. She reminded us all what it means to love, to cherish, and to be present with one another. No matter the relation, she lived by the truth of ʻOhana’—that family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.
Lailah Del-Rae Price was, and always will be, an angel among us. Though her time here was far too short, the beauty of her soul will live on forever—in the wind that dances, in the songs we sing, and in the quiet moments when we feel her love surrounding us.
She is not gone. She is here. Always.
Lailah wants us to listen and see through her eyes.
As an Active Remembrance of Lailah, It is now left to all of us to make a positive difference as her Legacy in this World.
Names of Family:
- Mommy: Olivia Leedham
- Daddy: Thomas Price
- Brother: Kaden Eason
- Brother: Riley Price
- Future Step Mommy: Krissen Farmer
- Future Step Sister: Layla Baise
- Regular Grandma: Shellie Woodruff
- Great Grandma: Del-Rae Doppelheuer
- Grandpa: George Laney, who is now an angel standing beside Lailah in heaven.
- Granddad: Howard Leedham
- Auntie: Mina Moosavikhansari
- Grandma: Renay Price
- Aunt: Constance Leedham
- Auntie: Katherine Smallwood
- Her Loving Protector: Ryan Beason
- Great Uncle: Brian Woodruff a.k.a. Fred
- Great Uncle: Eddie Woodruff
- Great aunt: Hollie McCrary
- Great uncle: Joey Riday
- Uncles: Charles, Greg, Jordan, Mikey, David “Twin”, Garrett
Best friends:
- Sadie Murrin
- Ali Freeling
- Layla Nabozney
Supportive Friends that are truly apart of this Ohana:
- Walter Rand
- the Leeber Family
- Blair & Mr. Clean
- The Smallwood Family
- The Gomez Family
- The Hawaiians
- BoBo Nabozney
- Freeling Family
- Naples Gators Cheerleaders & Football Players
- Osceola Staff and Teacher
Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 PM Saturday June 14, 2025 at the Life Church, 5215 Oleander Drive Wilmington by Deacon Bobby Jenkins officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 PM Saturday at the Rand Family Cemetery in Richlands, NC.
There will be a time of visitation from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service at the church.
