Mary Catherine Prater

Mary Catherine Prater of Louisville went to see our Lord and Savior on July 24, 2021. She was born to parents Druary and Clara Gregory on May 22, 1926. Mary grew up in Maryville, Tennessee with her two brothers, Kenneth and Paul Gregory and sister Jean Maxey. Mary wed the love of her life, Benjamin Henry Prater on November 23, 1949. They raised two sons, Ben “Benjie” Prater and James Gregory Prater on the farm in Louisville, Tennessee. Mary was a member of St. Marks Methodist Church of Louisville, Tennessee for over seventy years. She loved attending church along with the members of her Sunday school class. She always looked forward to crocheting colorful wash cloths for their many fundraisers. Prior to her retirement, Mary was employed by ALCOA, the Blount County Health Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She enjoyed solving word puzzles, Rook club events, cross stitching, spending time with family, and taking bus trips. She is survived by her sons Ben and James Prater, daughter-in-law Kathryn, granddaughter Amy Prater Wade and husband Mitch, great granddaughters Mackenzie and Makayla Woods, special nieces Debbie Maxey and Brenda Sellers and her beloved cat, Boots. Family and friends will meet 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for a graveside service with Pastor Allan Taylor officiating. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Life Care Center of Blount County and Blount Memorial Hospital for Mary’s exceptional treatment. In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of the fabulous organizations listed below: Sacred Ground Hospice House, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918 HonorAir Knoxville, P.O. Box 12990, Knoxville, TN 37912.