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Phyllis Prather Obituary
News Death Notice
PRATHER, Phyllis Jean age 83, of Hillsboro, OH, formerly of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, William J. on February 1, 2010, her parents, William & Minnie Vanoy, and brother, Bob Vanoy. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Brenda J. & David Sellman of Hillsboro; son & daughter-in-law, Wm. J. "Joe" & Deborah K. Prather of Louisville, KY; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral service 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Hts. Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pk. Pastor Rob Wackerman officiating. Entombment in Dayton Memorial Park Abbey Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 PM until time of service.
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September 1, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Prather. May God comfort you and fill your heart with happy memories.
Don and Linda Ernspiker (Deb's Dad and Stepmom in Louisville).
September 1, 2010
Jean was always so kind to me from day one of meeting her. She treated me just like one of her own family members and I will always remember that about her.
My favorite memory I will carry with me is her and Bill sitting together, teasing one another and her giggling away.
Frances(Burgess) Tuggle
August 29, 2010
I remember Jean and family growing up at Lynch Baptist Church along with Prathers and many other departed church members.
My sympathy and condolences to the family.
Frances (Burgess) Tuggle,
along with sister, Betty (B) Dempsey,
Patricia (B) Jenkins and Jim Burgess
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