Barbara Ann Prater, age 69, of Athens, Ohio, passed away July 31, 2021 at her residence.
Barbara was born May 20, 1952 in Athens, Ohio to Leslie Dowler and Avenell Dowler. She graduated from Athens High School; retired from Ambassador Laundry in Athens.
Surviving are her Husband, of almost 39 years, Larry Prater; daughter Kathy Allison (fiance Tim Oiler) of Athens; son David (Melissa) Stokes of Pataskala; grandchildren, Justin Allison of London; Samantha Allison of Athens, Brandon Stokes of Pataskala, and Katelyn Stokes of Pataskala; and brothers, David Dowler of The Plains, Robert Dowler of Athens, and Roger Dowler of Cutler.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; and son Tony Stokes.
Funeral services were held at 12 noon, Wednesday August 4, 2021 at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, Ohio with Pastor Dave Shoemaker officiating. Burial was in Asbury Cemetery, Nelsonville, Ohio.
Calling hours were observed on Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the funeral home, and 11 am – 12 pm on Wednesday prior to the service.
Donations can be made, in Barbara’s Memory, to the charity of your choice.