Service Details
Funeral: Thursday, May 24, 2018 6:00pm
Visitation: Thursday, May 24, 2018 4:00 – 6:00pm\
Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel
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Cynthia Ann (nee: Baker) Prather was born December 1, 1965 in Racine, WI to James and Lura Baker (Turner). She departed this life on Saturday, May 19, 2018. She attended J.I. Case High School and obtained her GED from Gateway Technical College. Cindy was united in marriage to Lance R. Prather on October 20, 1987.
Cindy was employed for many years as a caregiver and housekeeper. She spent her spare time solving crossword puzzles, crocheting, listening to her music and enjoying life on her own terms. She was known for speaking her mind, playing her banjo, and cussing and kicking folks out at knife point!
Cindy was proceeded in death by her mother Lura L. Kirk, father James Baker Sr., brother James (Squeeky) Baker, brother Jerry Baker, step-father David J. Kirk, father-n-law Willie D. Prather, and several other uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. She is survived by 3 daughters Lashunda Prather, Taleeka Baker, and Tramara (Billy Petty II) Prather, grandchildren Shalaya, Shante, Billy, Brooklyn, Travell, William and great grandchild Vanissa, all of Racine, WI. She also leaves to cherish 2 brothers Daryl Baker of Racine, WI and Tyrone Kirk of Florissant, MO; three sisters Vanissa Kirk of Florissant, MO, Armintta Franklin, Mertarsha (Willie) Fondren of Racine, 6 sister-in-laws Mary Martinez, Lorna Prather, Leslie Prather, Lorretta Rutherford, Lisa White-Roe and Lynn Lother; a special mother-in-law Effie Lacey; special nieces and nephews, Amari Kirk, Christopher Kirk, Megan Farrah, Daniqua Baker, Nyi’ema Gentry; Levi Gentry, Kai Gentry, Nadia Franklin, Willie Fondren Jr, LaQuisha Franklin, Vesna Franklin, J’lesia Fondren, Jaceon Fondren, Terrellus, Tamia, Amiah, Tiyi, Tatiana, Tarean, Terrance, Thomas, Travis, Tramal, Tavaris, and Trent; special friend Tykia Norris, Tanisha Norris, Melody McMorris, Raymond Oliver, and Michael Brooks, cousins Orlando Turner, Steven Turner, Debra Turner, Pat Turner and a host of uncles, cousins, friends and family.
Cynthia Ann (nee: Baker) Prather, age 52, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Ascension-All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin. A Celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 6:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd, Racine, WI. The Visitation will be in the Funeral Home from 4:00pm until the time of service. Interment will take place at West Lawn Cemetery.
Sandra k Smith says
My condolences to the family may God give your family peace Love Sandra and Family
Katina Townsend says
My Deepest Condolences……
Ramona Drane says
My condolences to the family
brenda petty says
my prayers and condolences to you all
Terese Turner says
Take your rest cousin. May God be strength, comfort and peace to all during this time.
Leona and Rondell Brumby says
Sending our condolences and love. May God comfort and strengthen you all. Cindy rest peacefully in Heaven my sista😚💖
Raquel Jackson says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Cindy will truly be missed.
Praying for you all.
The Jackson Family
Mary M. MARTINEZ says
You will be missed my angel I will never forget you my partner in crime we had some fun and I know you will be watching all over us rest in peace Cynthia Prather Baker until we meet again I love you Cindy I’m going to miss you
Kimberly Allen says
My prayers and condolences to the families of cindy. She will be missed. RIP beautiful lady.
Ms. Cynthia Davis McDuffie says
Cindy. I just want to say thank you for being there for me and opening up your door when I needed a place to stay. I will miss the times when we cooked together, party together and laughed together. You will always be in my heart. Ps Mr. Oliver gave us the name Biggy and Small kitchen one Easter Sunday back in the early 90’s. Rest in Peace my friend.
Reggie Jackson says
Sorry for your loss
Anonymous says
Condolences to you and your family! Praying for you all!
Jennifer Russell says
Condolences to your family! Praying for you all!
Tina Pegues says
Thank you Jesus for letting me know your Angel Cynthia Ann Pratber..she was a blessing gonna miss her sweet self RIH baby.an Angel gone to heaven..
Sheila Grandy says
Sending prayers to the family, sorry for your loss🙏🙏🙏
Karen Golden says
My condolences to the Prather Family ,Cindy was a good person she will be deeply miss. From Karen Golden,Lucresha Mullen,Josh Golden,Anderinque Funderburg. We Love you Cindy. 💕
Punkin Ellison says
So sorry for y’all loss,praying for the family.Cindy will truly missed
Melva De Leon says
My condolences to the Prather and Baker Family…. I will remember you and all the good times on MAPLE STREET🙏
De’ Leon Family
Pam young n family says
Condolences to the family we’re sorry for your loss. Young family ♥️
Damonia says
You will surely be missed ! I love you
Anonymous says
Sending my prayers to my family
Marilyn White
Melody McMorris says
My condolence to my nieces may God be with you see you sis when I gain my Wings
Rachelle Swanson says
Sending my condolences
Quita Johnson says
My condolences to the family
Jeanette Winston-Johnson says
My condolence goes out to the family and I do remember Cindy on Maple street. We all grew up there together like a big family. I will miss Cindy so much. Praying for the family and please keep the faith in God
Lane Sanders says
To my mother in law Cindy you will be dearly missed and always remembered as a good mother and friend to all that new you! You are now in Jesus arm’s forever! Amen
Michele Richmond says
My thoughts & prayers to all the family. My memories of cindy I will never forget. She was a very funny & entertaining woman. You will be missed but never forgoten!!
Rickey & Stacey Moore says
Sending our condolences to the Prather & Baker families.
Linda Hintonn Ivy says
The Hinton family sends there deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. May god continue to strengthen your family. Linda (Hinton) Ivy
Jamie and Teasia(Moon Pie) says
Special prayers to the family and auntie cindy u will truly be missed we love u and watch over us love always
Lynn Walker says
May God give you the strength to endure and may you be comforted in the wonderful memories!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lynn Walker says
My prayers are sent for you. My thoughts are about you and the family and friends.
May you have great joy in your memories.
Love & Blessings always, Mama Lynn
Lorna Prather says
I will miss my sister in law, we got history!
Debbie Kidd says
Sorry for your lost she will be missed but never forgotten