Carla Brice

CARLA BRICE FUQUA

Carla Brice Fuqua of Gainesville, Florida passed away peacefully on August 6,
2024. She was born in Lyons, GA to Carl and Hazel Brice. Carla graduated from
Gainesville High School and the University of Florida.
Carla was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, the Junior League of Gainesville, the
Gainesville Woman’s Club, the Azalea Circle of Gainesville Garden Club, a
founding member of the Goal Liners and the Gator Boosters, serving as a Board
member. Carla was a tremendous sports fan, especially her beloved Gators.
Football and baseball…she loved supporting the Orange and Blue. Carla also
enjoyed playing Bridge and did so for over fifty years. Carla spent many hours
cheering on her children and grandchildren at school and sporting events; she
loved being a part of their lives.
If you knew Carla, you knew she loved to travel. She was fortunate enough to
have a husband that was not only an amazing person but a great travel partner.
Don and Carla went on many adventures together and came back with stories
that made a person want to take that trip.
Carla enjoyed entertaining and was happiest amongst friends and family. She
definitely had flair for social events. Whether it was a small dinner party or a
casual gathering, it was always done well and always lots of fun.
Carla is survived by her husband, Don Fuqua, her three children: Tommy Hicks,
Alison Cox (David) and Stephanie Ference, and her three grandchildren: Jordyn,
Kyle and Brice. She leaves behind of legacy of love and style that will be missed.
By her wishes, there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Carla would want
her friends and family to honor her by taking a trip, throwing a party, enjoying a
glass of wine, shopping at Pinner’s or cheering on kids at a sporting event or a
play. Enjoy life…Carla certainly did. In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made in
her name to Oak Hall School, 1700 SW 75 th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607.