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Bonnie Prather

Bonnie Prather, age 78 of Raleigh, passed away at 12:55 AM, Monday, June 27, 2016, at Herrin Hospital.

Bonnie was born on April 3, 1938 in Harrisburg, to the late Woodrow Griffith and Pauline (Brantley) Griffith. She married Willard Prather on December 27, 1955 and he survives. Bonnie was a retired secretary for Raleigh Township and a member of Mt. Pleasant Social Brethren Church.

Bonnie is survived by her husband Willard Prather; son, Tim Prather and wife Rita of Harrisburg; son, Lonny Prather of Raleigh; son, Ken Prather and wife Lisa of Marion; five grandchildren, Amanda Prather, Katie Prather, Amber Prather, Sara Wessbecher and husband Adam, and Tayler Owens and husband Shawn; three great grandchildren, Andelyn Owens, Cooper Owens, and Hayden Gaskins; and James "Bud" Brantley who she considered a brother; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a son, Steve Prather, daughter, Cindy Prather, grandson, Ben Prather, and Helen Teegarden who she considered her sister.

Funeral services for Bonnie Prather will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Rev. Mark Finnie and Rev. Bernie Cowgill will officiate and burial will follow in Raleigh Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital and envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family through the obituary page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.