Loraine Pratchett

Loraine Pratchett, 69 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at home where she wanted to be. Loraine was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Jim and Lula Payne. She was the fourth child of seven children. Four have preceded her in death; Armon Vandiver (Corabell), Valerie (Eddie) Shufford, Terri and Jim Payne. Loraine graduated from Calumet High School. Loraine married the late William Pratchett Jr in 1970 and four children were born from this union. Loraine accepted Christ at an early age. She was a sister in The Order of the Eastern Stars. Loraine and her sisters formed a social club called the Velvets. She worked at Fagan Pharmacy for many years. She next went into childcare to care for her grandchildren. She later retired from Meijer Department Store after ten years.

Loraine loved spending time with family and friends, hosting get togethers, cooking, laughing, dancing, shopping until the stores closed, and going to the casino to play the slot machines. Loraine was a source of love and care to many. She made everyone feel like they were her favorite.

Loraine had one child precede her in death, William Pratchett III. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Rhonda (Bobby) Wright, Colleen Williams, and Courtney Pratchett Sr; 13 grandchildren: ShaRhonda, ShaNiqua, Daryl, William IV, Alexus, Shaquille, Shakaylah, Kiarra, ShaLeah, Destiney, Rachel, Cortaysha, and Courtney Jr; 17 great grandchildren; 1 sister Julia Mullings, 1 brother Larry (Bertha) Payne Sr, and many in-laws. Also, a host of other family and friends. Visitation Saturday, August 6th, 9am-11am. Funeral at 11:00am. Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery Gary, IN.

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