Great lady. Always kept my kids in clothes.taught  my kids English at school. Grateful to know she lives in heaven and I”ll see her again.

So many memories, so many moments in time that I hold most dear to my heart of hearts. Mary was the best 2nd mom I could ever have. My favorite teacher, confidante, auntie, cheerleader, friend. Pansies, oranges, onions in water on the table for dinner,  her wedding ring, mousy brown hair, riding rollercoasters, laughter, exuded love, Mountain Mama, hugs with her arms cross around your neck, and full acceptance of you and others no matter what had been done. I can't imagine a world without her in it. Just another reason to long for Heaven.  Missing MP now and always. 

Thank you Pastor,  Judd and Molly for sharing her with me all these years. Continually praying that you are comforted by our amazing Jesus. 

Love always, Andrea 

May God bless you for the little things you did in thoughtful ways, for the way you brightened up so many days, for your giving heart as kind as it can be and the thousand ways for truly blessing me... you will be greatly missed and always hold a special place in my heart!

My heart is so very sad. Mary sat with the few of us that went to Silent Grove at the last class reunion. I called Tom Jones to let him know about Mary. Our table of kids that went to Silent Grove is getting smaller every year. Mary was a good friend and one of the sweetest and most kindest person you have every meet. I am truly lost for words. 

Mrs Prather was always happy.  I don't remember her ever looking unhappy.  She took us Harbor kids in like we were her own.  Even after we left Harbor, they were always happy to see us.  I miss her very much.

Have been blessed by being neighbors with Mary and C.J. for over 20 years now. Mary was the kindest neighbor, always greeting us with a smile and looking out to ensure our mailbox wasn't overflowing with junk mail when we headed out of town and forgot to tell anyone. Will miss her "it never ends" greetings as we both did yardwork. 

C.J., Molly, and family, Yuson and I will continue to pray God helps you get past the grief of your loss quickly but allow you to always have the wonderful memories of your wife and mother.

The Avisons

As a child Mr. & Mrs. Prather were big parts of my life. When my mother died while at the hospital panicking she was one of the first people I thought of to call. Even though at that time I had not seen her for years she came and was there for me. I will miss her smile and I will always remember she was a tough teacher who always chided me about my run on sentences. Of which as you can see. I still do... 

Mary was a Proverbs 31 model.  Kind giving and always helping.  I will miss her very much.  Praying  for pastor that God will give him comfort at this time.  I won’t be able to be there but my heart and thoughts will be.

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will always remember mrs. Prather being kind to me whenever i saw her. My heart goes out to mr. Prather,Judd and Molly.

CJ, Judd and Molly,
We know that treasured memories of Mary will make your hearts smile for many years to come.  May God comfort you during this time as only He can.  We love you all!!

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Mary Lea Prather

September 21, 1951 – February 1, 2020

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