Anita Rose Prater's Obituary
Age 83, of Napoleon Township, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Prater in 2011; parents, Lawson "Chet" and Veva (Luce) Brown; three brothers, Roy, Lawrence and Donald Brown, and four sisters, Carol Brown, Florence Taylor, Mary Radabaugh and Alice Benson. Anita is survived by her five children, Larry (Donna) Prater, Kevin (Bev) Prater, Charisse (Joe) Craw, Mary (Doug) Herman and Jon Prater; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Anita was a 1951 graduate of Napoleon High School and on May 10, 1952 was married to Richard P. Prater. She was the office manager for the family business, "Dirty Dick the Dirt Hauler" for many years. She and Dick were frequent diners at the Napoleon Cafe and other area restaurants. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service to honor her life will be held at Arthur-Day Funeral Home in Michigan Center on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:30 am. Elizabeth Holdridge, Chaplain with Great Lakes Caring Hospice will officiate. For those who wish, contributions to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202 would be appreciated.
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