Birth date: Sep 3, 1925 Death date: May 8, 2015
Mattie Faye Prater, age 89 of Centerville, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 08, 2015, while a resident at the Centerville Nursing and Rehab Center. Mattie was born September 3, 1925, in Shreveport, Louisiana, th Read Obituary
I loved caring for Mattie. She was a wonderful woman.she will be missed dearly. Posted by Juanita lund - Centerville, IA - One of her care givers May 10, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mattie Faye was a lovely lady and I have fond memories of her. She was a great neighbor to me growing up. Such great folks. Know I'm thinking of all of you. With love and sympathy, Sheri (Wilson) Vining Posted by Sheri Wilson Vining - Des Moines, IA - former neighbor May 11, 2015
We are so sadden by the passing of Mattie and send our condolences to the family. We have wonderful memories of the Praters coming to the theater to watch live productions, especially the Restoration Days Follies. They would enter the lobby with excitement and leave with smiles of happiness. We always enjoyed our discussions with Mattie talking about how she loved the music and how much Tom and Camilla did to put on the shows. A year ago we were all at the Simon Estes auditorium in Centerville to watch the Albia Community Concert. Dan and Tom were performing on stage and I was sitting behind Mattie. She danced in her seat with every song and sang along a time or two. I couldn't help notice little whispers in the ear to her hubby, who was obviously the love of her life. I have never enjoyed a concert more experiencing her joy and mine at the same time. Mattie was a dear lady who brought happiness to all of those around her and she will be truly missed. Posted by Dan and Diana Walker - Albia, IA - friends May 11, 2015
We just found out today about Mattie Faye's passing. Tears in our eyes, love in our hearts, and memories that are precious. Merle Dean & Mattie Faye lived in Cowden, IL (his home town) the summer of 1950. Don and I lived in our little trailer behind the church building and Don preached there from early 1950 when we were married...until October of the same year when we went back to MSE for Don to finish his schooling. What a wonderful summer we had with Merle Dean and Mattie Faye, along with his parents, Hallie & Gladys Prater. Our paths havent crossed too many times in the later years, but the love in our hearts has not diminished. May God bless you, Merle Dean and your family with His peace, knowing that Mattie Faye blessed so many lives and is now enjoying her eternal home. We love you. Posted by Don & Gerry Pinon - Westminster, CO - Friend May 12, 2015
We loved Mattie Faye. She always made you feel special and loved and included. She was a very wonderful person. She let her light shine. Posted by Steven and Bonnie Williams - Bemidji, MN - friend in Christ May 12, 2015
My sweet Mattie Faye my BFF & my other mother. You and Merle Dean were my other parents; your family my other family; and your home was my home away from home.The memories are flooding my soul Shopping, fishing, riding the tractor, eating out, our talks, our trip to Shreveport, on & on. Some day we'll reunite but until then you will always have a special place in my heart. You are in a better place now--so even though you are gone you will never be forgotten. I'm ever grateful for your Christian example. I love you and will miss you dearly. To Merle Dean and the entire family may you feel God's comforting arms around you and may you have Sweet Peace knowing she's not suffering and resting in the arm of Jesus. Sending my love and prayers to all. Karen Posted by Karen (Scates) Rhyne - Jefferson City, MO - friend May 10, 2015
Our sympathy, prayers and love to the Prater family. Mattie Faye was a gracious southern lady, who loved her family and the Lord. She will be missed, but knowing she is in the joyous presence of her Savior is a great comfort. Posted by Keevin and Marcia Koch - Spring Hill, TN - Friend May 09, 2015
So many fond memories of times together at the farm. Thinking of all of you today and in the coming days. What a day that will be when we will all be together in heaven and no more, pain and sorrow. Posted by joy davison - owatonna, MN - friend May 09, 2015
