Betty June Prather

Betty June Prather, 70, of Christopher, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2000 at 4:15 a.m. at her home.
Mrs. Prather had been a seamstress at several sewing factories in Southern Illinois and was a member of United Garment Workers Union.  She was a member of Assemblie of God Church in Benton and Franklin County Historical Society.
She was born September 24, 1929 at Sesser, the daughter of Arlie and Mattie Delores (Jones) Taylor.  She married John Prather in February 1946.
Surviving are her husband, John Prather; three children, John David Prather and wife Linda of Christopher, Gayla Miklos and husband Jay of Troy and Dan Prather and wife Carol of Mulkeytown; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two sisters, Geraldine Petit and Nadine Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sally Mae Prather and two brothers, Arlie Ray Taylor and Don Taylor.
Memorial services were Tuesday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m. at Brayfield & Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Rev. Bill Armstrong officiating.
The body laid in state at the funeral home from 6 p.m. Tuesday until time of the memorial service.
