Ruby L. Prater

Ruby L. Prater obituary, Crossville, TN

Ruby L. Prater

Ruby Prater Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hood Funeral Home & Crematory on Jan. 20, 2026.
RUBY L. PRATER age 90 of Crossville, TN passed away May 17, 2025. She was born July 29, 1934 in Corinth, MS the daughter of Herman and Leona Loyd Studdard. She worked many years giving love and care to many as a healthcare worker and was also a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son- James K. Prater of Crossville, TN, daughter- Deborah Wigginton of Lexington, KY, grandchildren- Janalyn Buckner and her husband Bobby, David Wigginton and Steven Wigginton and his wife Deanna, great grandchildren- Jonathan, Jordan, Cody, Brianna and Bryce and great great grandchildren- Jackson, Everly, Ruby ad Elsie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James C. Prater, daughter- Denisa Edwards and son-in-law- William Wigginton.

Funeral services will be held Friday May 23, 2025 at 1pm at Hood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11am-1pm at the funeral home. The burial will be in Green Acres Memory Garden.

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