Evelyn Marie

Prater

Evelyn Marie Prater daughter of Joann Evelyn Lee Aday and Vester Aday was born at St. Louis, MO, on August 9, 1957. She departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, on January 29, 2008, having attained the age of 50 years, five months and 20 days.

On September 30, 2006 in Ellington, Evelyn was united in marriage to Weldon "Wilie" Prater. Evelyn was a member of the Assembly of God, and her hobbies included singing, spending time with family and her grandchildren and making Indian Crafts.

Evelyn was preceded in death by and one brother, Jimmie Reed,one sister, Cynthia Aday and an infant brother, baby boy Hill.

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Willie Prater of Ellington, her parents, Joann and Vester Aday of Ellington, one son, John Shipp of Van Buren, two daughters, Joanna Nutter and husband Thomas of Farmington, Cecilia Crawford and husband Terry of Poplar Bluff, one brother, Steven Reed of Springfield, one sister, Barbara Baker of Ellington, six grandchildren, Dionna Shipp of Ellsinore, Dayton Shipp of Farmington, Harley Nutter of Sedalia, MO, Rebecca, Matthew and Sarah Crawford of Poplar Bluff. Evelyn will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Fri. 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services will be held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Saturday February 2, 2008 at 1:00 P.M.
Minister: Mike Rotter Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Willie Prater, John Prater, David Huett, John Shipp,
Eddie Comstock, Billy Whitchurch and Steve Reed.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO