Cathy D. Prater age 74 of Knoxville, passed away November 6, 2026, at Ft. Sander's Hospital. She was a member of Oak Ridge Primitive Baptist Church. Cathy received her master's degree from the University of TN and was a retired teacher. She was an avid UT sports fan. Preceded in death by parents, Walter & Ruby Cooper Prater.
Survived by brother and sister-in-law, Kyle (Buzz) and Linda Prater; niece, Heather Brummett (Timmy); Nephew, Benjamin Prater (Denisse); great-nieces, Avery Brummett, Piper Brummett and Bristol Prater; great-nephew, Parker Brummett.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
