D’Lila Kay Gamez

D’Lila Kay Gamez, 15, went to be with Jesus Friday, September 9, 2022.

Born June 10, 2007 in Artesia, New Mexico, D’Lila entered this world premature, at twentyfour weeks. She had a hard life, born with many physical limitations. She was non-verbal, but her mom Kelli taught her a communication system of blinks so she could express her thoughts. She was a sassy momma’s girl, and was always dressed cute as a button, but hated wearing bows. Her favorite colors were pink and purple and she loved Minnie Mouse. She also enjoyed watching TV, especially ‘Curious George’ and ‘Bluey’ and had no hesitation to let you know if you changed the channel to something she didn’t like. She loved her daddy in his cowboy hat and they watched lots of shows together. She loved to cuddle, liked for her momma to rock her, and liked being read to She also enjoyed watching her fish tank, playing in the water and showing her pigs at the stock show. D’Lila had Jesus in her heart and was baptized in 2017.

She is survived by her mom, Kelli Copley and husband Travis of Muleshoe; dad, Winn Price of Andrews; her Bubba and KK, Larry and Mary Kay Baker of Sudan; three brothers, Matthew Swain of Levelland, Nathan Swain of Lubbock and Levi Price and family of Andrews; three sisters, Lexi Price and family, Taylor Karey and family and Kaelyn Price, all of Andrews; and her biological family.

Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday September 19, 2022 at River of Hope Church (2183 US HWY 70 Muleshoe, Texas) with Pastor Steven Hart officiating. Interment will follow in Sudan Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Swain, Nathan Swain, Travis Copley, Dalton Copley and Lynn Copley with Winn Price serving as honorary. Arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield.