Vernie Virginia Prater of Thackerville, OK, was born March 24, 1937, at Thackerville, the daughter of George and Leona Sikes Sloan. She passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008, at her residence at the age of 71.
A resident of Love County most of her life, Mrs. Prater attended school at Thackerville. She and Gerald Thomas Prater were married March 24, 1956, in Texico, New Mexico, and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2000.
Mrs. Prater had a strong belief in God and worked hard taking care of her 10 children and her husband who was handicapped. In addition she was employed as a cook at several local restaurants, including the Red Rooster, The Hub and Denim's. Mrs. Prater was a wonderful homemaker and gardener who could make a four-course dinner for 12 "out of nothing."
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Gerald Don Prater and Marvin Dale Prater; two sisters, Jackie Oliphant and Teresa Gibbs; and six grandchildren, stillborn infant, Mathew Prater, Jonathon Prater, Michael Howard, Jr., Dustin Cavitt and Chris Chisum.
SURVIVORS:
2 SONS & DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: Carroll & Mitzi Spiller of Gainesville, TX and Basil & Stephanie Prater of Grand Prairie, TX
6 DAUGHTERS & SONS-IN-LAW: Paula & Raymond Baker of Carlsbad, NM, Mary & David Langston of Madill, OK, Patricia & Rici Love of Tishomingo, OK, Tammy & Wade Young of Marietta, OK, Sherri Bryant of Thackerville, OK and Theresa & Donnie Cavitt of Thackerville, OK
2 BROTHERS & SISTER-IN-LAW: Granvil Sloan of Wyoming and Kenneth & Freda Sloan of Gainesville, TX
34 GRANDCHILDREN
25 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
CASKET BEARERS: Donnie Cavitt, Wade Young, Eric Spiller, Jason Tucker, Sammy Howard and David Langston
HONORARY BEARERS: Brian Howard, David Prater, Jonathon Cavitt, Tyler Cavitt, Timothy Cavitt, Steven Spiller, Makayla Spiller, Chelsea Chisum and Jamie Prater
Funeral Service
Thu. May 1, 2008 , 2:00 PM at Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel. OFFICIATING: Rev. Les Bussell
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home - Marietta, OK
A resident of Love County most of her life, Mrs. Prater attended school at Thackerville. She and Gerald Thomas Prater were married March 24, 1956, in Texico, New Mexico, and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2000.
Mrs. Prater had a strong belief in God and worked hard taking care of her 10 children and her husband who was handicapped. In addition she was employed as a cook at several local restaurants, including the Red Rooster, The Hub and Denim's. Mrs. Prater was a wonderful homemaker and gardener who could make a four-course dinner for 12 "out of nothing."
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Gerald Don Prater and Marvin Dale Prater; two sisters, Jackie Oliphant and Teresa Gibbs; and six grandchildren, stillborn infant, Mathew Prater, Jonathon Prater, Michael Howard, Jr., Dustin Cavitt and Chris Chisum.
SURVIVORS:
2 SONS & DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: Carroll & Mitzi Spiller of Gainesville, TX and Basil & Stephanie Prater of Grand Prairie, TX
6 DAUGHTERS & SONS-IN-LAW: Paula & Raymond Baker of Carlsbad, NM, Mary & David Langston of Madill, OK, Patricia & Rici Love of Tishomingo, OK, Tammy & Wade Young of Marietta, OK, Sherri Bryant of Thackerville, OK and Theresa & Donnie Cavitt of Thackerville, OK
2 BROTHERS & SISTER-IN-LAW: Granvil Sloan of Wyoming and Kenneth & Freda Sloan of Gainesville, TX
34 GRANDCHILDREN
25 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
CASKET BEARERS: Donnie Cavitt, Wade Young, Eric Spiller, Jason Tucker, Sammy Howard and David Langston
HONORARY BEARERS: Brian Howard, David Prater, Jonathon Cavitt, Tyler Cavitt, Timothy Cavitt, Steven Spiller, Makayla Spiller, Chelsea Chisum and Jamie Prater
Funeral Service
Thu. May 1, 2008 , 2:00 PM at Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel. OFFICIATING: Rev. Les Bussell
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home - Marietta, OK
Vernie Virginia Prater of Thackerville, OK, was born March 24, 1937, at Thackerville, the daughter of George and Leona Sikes Sloan. She passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008, at her residence at the age of 71.
A resident of Love County most of her life, Mrs. Prater attended school at Thackerville. She and Gerald Thomas Prater were married March 24, 1956, in Texico, New Mexico, and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2000.
Mrs. Prater had a strong belief in God and worked hard taking care of her 10 children and her husband who was handicapped. In addition she was employed as a cook at several local restaurants, including the Red Rooster, The Hub and Denim's. Mrs. Prater was a wonderful homemaker and gardener who could make a four-course dinner for 12 "out of nothing."
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Gerald Don Prater and Marvin Dale Prater; two sisters, Jackie Oliphant and Teresa Gibbs; and six grandchildren, stillborn infant, Mathew Prater, Jonathon Prater, Michael Howard, Jr., Dustin Cavitt and Chris Chisum.
SURVIVORS:
2 SONS & DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: Carroll & Mitzi Spiller of Gainesville, TX and Basil & Stephanie Prater of Grand Prairie, TX
6 DAUGHTERS & SONS-IN-LAW: Paula & Raymond Baker of Carlsbad, NM, Mary & David Langston of Madill, OK, Patricia & Rici Love of Tishomingo, OK, Tammy & Wade Young of Marietta, OK, Sherri Bryant of Thackerville, OK and Theresa & Donnie Cavitt of Thackerville, OK
2 BROTHERS & SISTER-IN-LAW: Granvil Sloan of Wyoming and Kenneth & Freda Sloan of Gainesville, TX
34 GRANDCHILDREN
25 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
CASKET BEARERS: Donnie Cavitt, Wade Young, Eric Spiller, Jason Tucker, Sammy Howard and David Langston
HONORARY BEARERS: Brian Howard, David Prater, Jonathon Cavitt, Tyler Cavitt, Timothy Cavitt, Steven Spiller, Makayla Spiller, Chelsea Chisum and Jamie Prater
Funeral Service
Thu. May 1, 2008 , 2:00 PM at Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel. OFFICIATING: Rev. Les Bussell
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home - Marietta, OK
A resident of Love County most of her life, Mrs. Prater attended school at Thackerville. She and Gerald Thomas Prater were married March 24, 1956, in Texico, New Mexico, and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2000.
Mrs. Prater had a strong belief in God and worked hard taking care of her 10 children and her husband who was handicapped. In addition she was employed as a cook at several local restaurants, including the Red Rooster, The Hub and Denim's. Mrs. Prater was a wonderful homemaker and gardener who could make a four-course dinner for 12 "out of nothing."
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Gerald Don Prater and Marvin Dale Prater; two sisters, Jackie Oliphant and Teresa Gibbs; and six grandchildren, stillborn infant, Mathew Prater, Jonathon Prater, Michael Howard, Jr., Dustin Cavitt and Chris Chisum.
SURVIVORS:
2 SONS & DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: Carroll & Mitzi Spiller of Gainesville, TX and Basil & Stephanie Prater of Grand Prairie, TX
6 DAUGHTERS & SONS-IN-LAW: Paula & Raymond Baker of Carlsbad, NM, Mary & David Langston of Madill, OK, Patricia & Rici Love of Tishomingo, OK, Tammy & Wade Young of Marietta, OK, Sherri Bryant of Thackerville, OK and Theresa & Donnie Cavitt of Thackerville, OK
2 BROTHERS & SISTER-IN-LAW: Granvil Sloan of Wyoming and Kenneth & Freda Sloan of Gainesville, TX
34 GRANDCHILDREN
25 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
CASKET BEARERS: Donnie Cavitt, Wade Young, Eric Spiller, Jason Tucker, Sammy Howard and David Langston
HONORARY BEARERS: Brian Howard, David Prater, Jonathon Cavitt, Tyler Cavitt, Timothy Cavitt, Steven Spiller, Makayla Spiller, Chelsea Chisum and Jamie Prater
Funeral Service
Thu. May 1, 2008 , 2:00 PM at Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel. OFFICIATING: Rev. Les Bussell
Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home - Marietta, OK
Gravesite Details
Funeral home confirms cremation. Cremains are located in Hillcrest Crematorium.
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