Edna E. Prather, 94, Clifton, IL

Edna E. Prather, 94, of Clifton, IL passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 at the Gilman Healthcare Center in Gilman, IL.

Visitation will run from 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6 until the 2 p.m. service at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. The Rev. Steve Hartman will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse.

Mrs. Prather was born May 21, 1915 in Topeka, KS, a daughter of James and Myrtle Lavina Roberts. She married Orville Prather on Aug. 16, 1948 in Marion, IN. He preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 1998.

Survivors of Mrs. Prather include one daughter-in-law, Jeanette Fate of Clifton; four grandchildren, Juanette and Gary Hemp of Ashkum, Judy and Richard Howell and Joanne Meents of Bourbonnais, and Jimmie F. and Mary Fate of Clifton; seven great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; one sister; and one son, Jimmie.

Mrs. Prather was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ashkum and the Chebanse Order of the Eastern Star.

Memorials may be made to Family’s Wishes.