Doris W. Prather De Vous

Doris W. Prather De Vous, age 95, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the home of her son, John of rural Buncombe, IL.
She was born at home near White Ash, IL in Williamson County the daughter of Ira and Elsie (Frazier) Sharpe.
Doris was first united in marriage to John Walter Prather in 1948 in Harrisburg, IL and together they shared 53 years of marriage until his death on March 29, 2001. She later was united in marriage to Edgar De Vous at Fern Cliffe State Park near Goreville, IL and together they shared several years of marriage until his death on April 24, 2013.
Doris never worked outside of her home. She found great enjoyment and satisfaction managing her home and seeing to the needs of her husband and raising her children.
She was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of Marion, IL.
In her spare time, she enjoyed reading her Bible daily, sewing, cooking, listening to gospel music and going on a shopping trip at Dillard's. She also enjoyed playing the piano and singing and had played and sang at many churches and for many weddings and funerals.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and was always interested in hearing about all the many activities going on in their lives. The many memories created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind.
She is survived by two sons, John K. Prather and wife, Joy of Buncombe, IL and Terry P. Prather of Marion, IL; five grandchildren, John Clint Prather and wife, Lisa of Norris City, IL, Stacey Renee Lada and husband, Ron of Makanda, IL, Christine Marie Gibson and husband, James of Vienna, IL, Noah Japeth Bethel and wife, Nicole Renee of Marion, IL and Lucas Jonah Bethel and wife, Jaclyn of Marion; thirteen great grandchildren, Brianna Prather, Caleb Prather, Jase Prather, Chiara Gearhart and husband Robert "Bo", Austin Hall, Zachary Gibson, Gianna Gibson, Jaci Elise Bethel, Cross Ezra Paul Bethel, Blaze Javen Bethel, Duke Justice Bethel, Bao Jenesis Bethel and Blyss Jonah Bethel; sister, Connie Fisher of Marion, IL, other extended family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands; infant son, Jonathan Prather; daughter-in-law, Gina Theresa Prather; two sisters, Sue Stamper and Eva Serena and two brothers, Ted Sharpe and Glen Sharpe.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL.
The time of visitation will be at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
Following the visitation, the funeral service will be at 12:00 noon with Pastor John Burnett, Sr. presiding.
Burial will follow in the Raleigh Masonic Cemetery of Raleigh, IL.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to "Raleigh Masonic Cemetery." Contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed c/o Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL 62959.
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