Wynette Prater

July 8, 1942 - September 10, 2020

Ms. Wynette Prater was born on July 08, 1942 to the Parents, Mr. Newt and Mrs. Mendie Prater of Piedmont, AL. Wynette, at an early age, confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and became a member of Mt. Pleasant C.M.E. where she served faithfully as a Stewardess of the Church. She received her education at Bethune School. Wynette loved God, her family, and people that she met. Wynette was a loving big sister to her brothers and sisters and her nieces and nephews and her cousins. Everyone who met her fell in love with her big smile. She loved telling Charles, Andrew, Walter, Milton, and Deborah what to do as the big sister. Wynette loved to cook cake and pies, and she loved pretty flowers, and talking on the telephone to family and friends. Wynette leaves to cherish her precious memories, her beloved brothers: Andrew Prater of Wetumpka, AL, Minister Walter (Rev. Delbra) Prater of Piedmont, AL, Milton Prater of Piedmont, AL, a loving sister, Deborah (John) Lawrence of Piedmont, AL, God brother, Willie J. Parker of Atlanta, Ga., her precious nieces and nephews and cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Newt and Mendie Prater and her loving brother, Charles Prater. The family of the late Wynette Prater wishes to thank and appreciate the many expressions of love and kindness shown to the family at this time. Thank you for the kindness, cards, flowers, and prayers. Special thanks to the wonderful and loving staff at Piedmont Health Care Center, Dr. Ulrich, and Piedmont Rescue Squad, Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Thompson Funeral Home, Rev. Solomon Williams Pastor, and Mt. Pleasant Church family, many friends, and the community. Graveside service will be Monday, September 14, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Piedmont Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at Thompson Funeral Home. As mandated by the State of Alabama health officials, Covid 19 precautions will be enforced. Masks are required and social distancing of six feet will apply.