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Gloria Jean Prather

1943 - 2025

Gloria Jean Prather obituary, 1943-2025, Augusta, GA

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

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Gloria Prather Obituary

Gloria Houchens Prather, 83, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a woman of sincere faith who loved Jesus.

Gloria was an antique dealer and served for many years as a pianist at Grace Fellowship in Augusta, Georgia. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

Gloria is survived by her sons: William T. (Tommy) Meacham and wife Lynn, Chad Prather, and Pete Meadows (adopted) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Lucille Houchens; husband: Elliott Lee (Pete) Prather; sister: Glenda Easter; and granddaughter: Paige Thomas who lovingly took care of her Meme for the last 4 years.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Grace Fellowship, 1725 Sibley Road, Augusta, GA 30909, with Pastor Wade Trimmer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Training for Reigning Ministry TRIDM, 174 Mill Run, North Augusta, SC 29860.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gloria Jean Prather, please visit our flower store.

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Published by The Augusta Press from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2026.

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