Basic Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name (as used here) | Rozene Cohran |
| Also known / referenced as | Rozene Pride; Ebby Rozene Cohran (reported) |
| Birthplace (reported) | Lafayette County, Mississippi (local reports) |
| Spouse | Charley Pride (married c. 1956 — his death Dec 12, 2020) |
| Children | Carlton Kraig “Kraig” Pride; Charles Dion “Dion” Pride; Angela Rozene Pride |
| Notable half-family member | Tyler Pride (son of Charley Pride from another relationship; involved in later estate matters) |
| Early career | Trained and worked as a cosmetologist; later a steady, behind-the-scenes partner in family and career affairs |
| Public profile | Low; often appears at tributes and family events rather than as a public celebrity |
| Financial notes | No public figure for Rozene’s personal net worth; Charley Pride’s estate has been estimated in public summaries at around $40 million (widely reported estimate) |
I tell stories the way a stagehand tells backstage secrets — quietly, with affection, and with an eye for the small gestures that tell you everything. Rozene Cohran’s life reads like a warm, low-lit scene in a classic film: she’s the person in the wings who steadies the lead, smooths the costume, and walks onstage at just the right moment.
A Small-Town Start and Hands-On Work (dates and details)
Rozene is reported to have roots in Lafayette County, Mississippi, and she trained as a cosmetologist in her early years — a trade that places her in the tactile, intimate world of touch and transformation. If Charley Pride’s rise to the Grand Ole Opry felt cinematic, Rozene’s early life felt practical, grounded, measured: combs, styling chairs, small talk and listening — the engines of a life that would accompany one of country music’s biggest stars.
- Reported birthplace: Lafayette County, Mississippi (local references).
- Early career: cosmetology; community and family roles.
The Marriage: 1956 to 2020 — partnership in a shifting spotlight
Rozene and Charley’s marriage, beginning around 1956, lasted until Charley’s death on December 12, 2020 — more than six decades in a world where fame can redraw your map overnight. I picture their life as a long duet: sometimes Charley soloed onstage, but Rozene supplied the harmony offstage — the phone calls, the travel steadiness, the anchor when tour buses rolled and stadium lights dimmed.
- Years married: c. 1956–2020 (64+ years).
- Number of children together: 3 (Kraig, Dion, Angela).
Family Table — the people who orbit Rozene
| Name | Relationship | A short introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Charley Pride (1934–2020) | Spouse | Country legend and former Negro-league baseball player; a public force whose career Rozene quietly supported. |
| Carlton Kraig “Kraig” Pride | Son | Known within the family and music circles; carries the Pride legacy in name and occasionally in public mentions. |
| Charles Dion “Dion” Pride | Son | A musician in his own right who has represented the family in public appearances and performances. |
| Angela Rozene Pride | Daughter | One of Rozene and Charley’s children who appears in family accounts and public remembrances. |
| Tyler Pride | Half-son (Charley’s son from another relationship) | Not Rozene’s biological child; later involved in disputes related to Charley’s estate. |
| Grandchildren & great-grandchildren | Extended family | A growing cohort that keeps the family story moving forward across generations. |
Career, Role, and Public Presence
Rozene’s own professional label — cosmetologist — is shorthand for a sensibility: practical artistry, care, and a behind-the-scenes ethic. Over time she shifted from running a chair to running the emotional infrastructure of a family in public life. She’s the kind of figure who shows up at tributes, sits in the front row for honors, and lets the cameras find her without ever seeking the center stage.
Numbers matter in legacy stories: more than 60 years of marriage; three children raised alongside a superstar’s career; public appearances at multiple institutional honors following Charley’s long career — these are the coordinates of her public life.
Money, Estates, and Public Moments
There’s a shorthand people use with celebrity estates — round numbers, media-friendly sums — and in that shorthand Charley Pride’s estate has been talked about in the context of an estimated worth often quoted around $40 million. Rozene’s personal net worth isn’t publicly itemized; rather, her relationship to the estate placed her in the center of post-2020 conversations about inheritance and family dynamics, with a half-sibling dispute surfacing in the press. It’s a reminder that private grief and public accounting don’t always travel in the same car.
How she shows up now — presence, tributes, and the quiet spotlight
Since Charley’s passing on December 12, 2020, Rozene’s public moments tend to be ceremonial: photo ops at memorials, quiet interviews where she remembers details only a lifetime partner could know, and attendance at museum or Walk-of-Fame type events that codify a legacy. I imagine these appearances as slow dissolves in a film montage — one photograph, one quote, one shared smile — that together map a life.
I’ve been struck, while compiling this, by how cinematic her role is: not an extras’ walk-on, but the character who, without fanfare, makes the scene feel real.
FAQ
Who is Rozene Cohran?
Rozene Cohran is the longtime wife and life partner of country music star Charley Pride, known for her early work as a cosmetologist and for quietly supporting the Pride family’s public life.
When did Rozene marry Charley Pride?
Rozene and Charley married around 1956 and remained married until Charley’s death on December 12, 2020.
Who are Rozene’s children?
Rozene and Charley had three children together: Carlton Kraig “Kraig” Pride, Charles Dion “Dion” Pride, and Angela Rozene Pride.
Is Tyler Pride Rozene’s son?
No — Tyler Pride is a biological son of Charley Pride from another relationship and is not Rozene’s biological child; he later featured in estate-related disputes.
What did Rozene do for a living?
Rozene trained and worked as a cosmetologist before becoming more focused on family life and supporting Charley’s career behind the scenes.
Does Rozene have a public net worth?
There’s no public, verified figure for Rozene’s personal net worth; public reporting has often focused on Charley Pride’s estate, which has been widely estimated at around $40 million.
How often does Rozene appear in public?
Rozene maintains a low public profile but appears at tributes, memorials, and family events — the kind of presence that’s more stewardship than celebrity.
Where is Rozene originally from?
She is reported to have roots in Lafayette County, Mississippi, and that local upbringing shaped the steady, hands-on approach she’s known for.
