Search by Name

Search by Name

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory

33 N Gamble St

Shelby, Ohio

Elizabeth Prater Obituary

Elizabeth Prater

SHELBY: Elizabeth "Liz" Prater, age 79, resident of Shelby passed away Saturday March 18, 2017 in Crestwood Care Center. Born January 8, 1938 in Harlan County, KY to Joseph E. and Nora (Muncy) Osborne, she had been a Mt. Gilead resident for many years moving to Shelby in 1997. A 1955 graduate of Pentecostal Bible School in St. Louis, MO, she worked at Arundale Plastics in Mt. Gilead, retiring in 1991 as an inspector. On June 5, 1971 Liz became a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Shelby where she holds the honor of being the church's longest standing member. She had also taught Sunday school and was a song leader for twenty years. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed crocheting.

Surviving are her children, Deborah Adkins of Shelby, David Prater of Mt. Gilead, Lonnie (Susie) Prater of Cardington and Laura (Randy) Shepherd of Shiloh; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Tracy (Lois) Osborne of Galion; two sisters, Margaret (Jimmy) Howard of Shelby and Joetta Levering of Marion, sister-in-law Bonnie Osborne of New Carlisle, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady L. Prater in 2015, one brother, Edward Osborne in 2007 and son-in-law Scott Adkins in 2015.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday March 23, 2017 from the First Freewill Baptist Church in Shelby. Pastors Matthew Pond and Travis McKenzie will officiate with interment in Franklin Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the Barkdull Funeral Home and Crematory in Shelby Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Freewill Baptist Church Radio Ministry.

Online condolences may be left at www.barkdullfuneralhome.com.

Published by News Journal on Mar. 21, 2017.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Prater

Sponsored by Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory.

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

We love and miss you, Aunt Liz. We find comfort in knowing we will see you again someday. Until then...........
Fred and Shellie

Frederick Somerlot

Family

March 13, 2021

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Elizabeth Prater's name

Memorial Events
for Elizabeth Prater

Mar

22

Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory

33 N Gamble St PO Box 644, Shelby, OH 44875

Mar

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First Freewill Baptist Church

Shelby, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory

33 N Gamble St PO Box 644, Shelby, OH 44875

How to support Elizabeth's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Elizabeth Prater's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more