HATTIE “LORENE” PRATER,

age 92, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Friday, October 29th. She was born on October 9th, 1929, in Bee Branch, Ark., to the late Vernon and Edith McKim. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Treber; son, Calvin; grandson, Marshall Prater; and her brothers, Harold, Grover, and Danny McKim.

Lorene moved to North Little Rock with her family when she was 15. Lorene and Treber married in 1948. They loved going fishing and camping together. She opened and ran a grocery store (Prater’s Grocery) off Hwy. 365 near Palarm from 19611969. She was a member of Windsong Church of Christ and a faithful servant of God. Lorene was a devoted wife, mother, sister, Mamaw, and friend to many. She loved to make a big home-cooked meal and have family and friends over to enjoy company. She was a talented artist, quilter, and a loyal Razorback fan.

Those left to celebrate her life include: her sons’ Barry Prater (Joyce), Jerry Prater (Donna); as well as grandchildren Shannon Odom, Todd Prater (Alicia), Nicole Miller (Shawn), Alan Prater, Chase Prater, Katye Prater; 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Her visitation is on Wednesday, November 3rd, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home on JFK in North Little Rock, from 6PM-8PM. Her graveside service will be Thursday, November 4, at 3PM at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to Windsong Church of Christ in Lorene’s memory. To make the donation please mail to Windsong Church of Christ, 3 Windsong Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72113. Online guestbook is available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens