Racine- Willie Mae Pratt, 84, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 9:35 am.
Mother Pratt was born on June 14, 1926 in Myrtle, Mississippi, daughter of the late Allie and Johnny Waldrop. She married W.L. Rutherford. Later, she married Willie Lee Pratt.
Mother Pratt was a member of Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church where she was a proud member of the Mothers’ Ministry. She loved gardening, frequenting garage sales, and going shopping with her children and grandchildren. Mother Pratt worked at St. Mary’s Medical Center for 25 years and at Modine Manufacturing.
Surviving are her three daughters, Billie Rutherford of Racine; Gladys (Norman) Tracey of Peoria, IL; and Shirley Murry of Racine; two sons, J.W. (Virginia Ann) Rutherford of Blue Mountain, MS and Bobby Pratt of Racine; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mother Pratt was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine Nellum-Cage; granddaughter, Jennifer Brooks; great-grandchildren, Ra’Daysha Stanton and Anthony Todd Wysinger III; and by one brother and one sister.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 11 am in Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State St., with Rev. Keith T. Evans officiating. Viewing will begin at the church on Saturday at 10 am. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery on Monday at 11 am.
Shenette Cowan Nellum says
Sending my condolences to you all in the passing of Grandmother. We know that God loves best and He picks the most beautiful flowers for His garden in Heaven. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time, if you need me please call. Love you guys much. Shenette and the children
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Furness says
(MOTHER’S LOVE) A MOTHER’S lOVE IS SOMETHING THAT NO ONE CAN EXPLAIN. IT IS MADE OF DEEP DEVOTION AND OF SACRIFICE AND PAIN. IT IS ENDLESS AND UNSELFISH AND ENDURING COME WHAT MAY FOR NOTHING CAN DESTROY IT OR TAKE THAT LOVE AWAY. IT IS PATIENT AND FORGIVING WHEN ALL OTHERS ARE FORSAKING. AND IT NEVER FAILS OR FALTER EVEN THOUGH THE HEARTS IS BREAKING. IT BELIEVES BEYOND BELIEVING WHEN THE WORLD AROUND CONDEMNS. AND IT GLOWS WITH ALL THE BEAUTY OF THE RAREST,BRIGHTEST GEMS, IT IS FAR BEYOND DEFINING, IT DEFIES ALL EXPLANATION, AND IT STILL REMAINS A SECRET LIKE THE MYSTERIES OF CREATION. A MANY SPLENDORED MIRACLE MAN CANNOT UNDERSTAND AND ANOTHER WONDEROUS EVIDENCE OF God’s TENDER GUIDING HAND. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Blessings on you & your family during this time.