Betty Ann Prater age 84 passed away on March 9, 2021 in Laurel Hill at her home. Betty was born in Laurel Hill, FL on August 1, 1936. Mrs. Prater was the Supervisor of Clerks Office at the Okaloosa County Courthouse and attended S. Ebenezer Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her mother Mary Frances Spivey and father Chesley Lee Spivey and one sister Janice S. Wallace. Betty is survived by one daughter Mary A. King, Ellen R. Wallace and Chosen family, Susan Crawford, Andy Crawford (Julianna), Bryan Crawford (Kelli), Bethany Elliott (Jason) and 3 children Jason, Jase, and Lilly Ann, John and Justin Davis, Amanda M. King (Roy J. Suttles), 2 great-grandchildren Ava Grace King and Colton James Suttles.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11:00AM from South Ebenezer Baptist Church with Pastor Garry Winstead officiating. A time of visitation will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021 beginning at 6:00PM from The Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service.
You may leave your condolences at Crestview Florida – Brackney Funeral Service
Crestview Florida – Brackney Funeral Service
Brackney Funeral Service Crestview is entrusted with arrangements.
Patsy Cobb (Friend)
March 11, 2021, 12:00 am
Mary Ann, I was saddened to hear of your sweet mother's passing. She was a wonderful Christian example. I enjoyed working with her in the office of Judge Joe Livingston. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Danny Luke (Friend)
March 12, 2021, 12:00 am
I worked with Betty many years. She was a great person. My thoughts a prayers are with you all.
Teresa Gail Smith (Friend)
March 12, 2021, 12:00 am
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Sharon Anders (friend & co-worker)
March 12, 2021, 12:00 am
Mary I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. She was a joy to work with at the Clerk of Court’s office and missed when she retired. She will truly be missed at the Clerk’s Retiree’s Luncheon as she was always there with us until the last couple of years. I’m sure she would want you to be happy and not grieve her passing but rejoice that she is in the arms of our savior now. Love you girl.
Ray & Vivian Henry (Friend)
March 12, 2021, 12:00 am
Betty was a strong and courageous woman who loved Jesus. We were Blessed to have known and loved her. Mary, Susan and her loved ones, may you find comfort and peace in Jesus.
Ronda Dobbs (Friend)
March 12, 2021, 12:00 am
Mary, we are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a sweet and caring person. My mom enjoyed working with her. She and Lucien are also sending their condolences.
Love and prayers
Sondra Ryals Davis (Friend and co-worker)
March 15, 2021, 12:00 am
Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of Miss Betty’s passing. I worked with her in Judge Livingston’s office. She taught me so much and was always so kind, with a great sense of humor.. I left the office in 1971 because I married and moved to Missouri, but to this day I have, and use her biscuit recipe she gave me before I left! She was a very special lady! Prayers and Grace for you and your family.