Rebecca Ann Prater

Amory – Rebecca Ann “Becky” Jones Prater, 67, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at North MS Medical Center, Tupelo. Born on October 7, 1946, in Hazard, KY, she was a daughter of Bernadine Combs Maloney and the late Bud Jones.

Becky attended schools in Hazard, KY. Moving to Amory four years ago to be closer to her sister, she was a very active member of Twin Oaks Church of God, Okolona. With family a very important part of her life, she looked forward to family gatherings. Having a big heart, she was passionate about sitting with and caring for friends when they were sick. A homemaker, Becky was a fun, one-of-a-kind, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, gardening, canning, and taking road trips to see her grandchildren.

She is survived by her mother, Bernadine C. Maloney, Russell Springs, KY; daughters, Dora Holt (Duane), Oklahoma City, OK, Paula Reedy (Brian) Carpentersville, IL, and Roberta “Bobbie” Chandler, Springfield, MO; son, Ricky Maness (Reni), Rogersville, TN; sisters, Roberta Thornsberry (Larry), Amory, Elizabeth Pike (Eddie), Ely, KY, Mary Tuttle (Jim), Clinch Valley, TN, and Teddie Staley (Danny), Sloans Valley, KY; brother, Ira Montaigne (Christy), Sloans Valley, KY; 13 grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Granny;” 9 great-grandchildren; special nephew, Tim Jones, Amory, and several other nieces and nephews; and special friend, Betty.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Prater; son-in-law, Brian Rooney; niece, Elaine Thornsberry; and nephew, Larry Thornsberry.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Oklahoma City, OK.

Memorials may be given to Twin Oaks Church of God, Okolona, MS 38860.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of E. E. Pickle Funeral Home, Amory.