LIMA — Carolyn S. Pratt, age 73, was called into the presence of the Lord at 6:25 pm on January 11, 2017 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born March 19, 1943 in Lima, to the late Harold E. and Jewell (Foley) Hammons. On August 27, 1962 she married Roger E. Pratt who preceded her in death on September 16, 2011 after 49 wonderful years of marriage.
Carolyn worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Easter Tire Company before becoming the co-owner with her husband of Clem's Bakery. She loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events, baking for her grandchildren, shopping and spending time with her many cousins. Carolyn was an exceptional pianist and organist, having been self taught, she loved playing at the First Assembly of God Church, and with the Senior Citizens Choir. After retiring from Clem's Bakery, Carolyn kept busy volunteering over 2,000 hours for Lima Memorial Hospital, and traveling with her sisters and their husbands.
She was blessed with two children, Kelli S. (Ron) Zimmerly of Bellefontaine and Jeffrey E. (Kelly) Pratt of Lima, grandchildren; Michael (Tiffany) Hemmert of Galloway, Ryan (Kristen) Hemmert of Bellefontaine, Nicholas (Olivia) Pratt of Brooklyn and Kaitlyn Pratt of Lima; Carter Pratt who preceded her in death and a great-granddaughter, Rhys Hemmert.
She is also survived by two sisters, Jan (Larry) Krein of Minneapolis, MN and Kathy (Charles) Luck of Clifton, VA and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Lima First Assembly of God Church at 1660 Findlay Rd., Lima, OH 45801. Officiating the service will be Pastor Timothy Foley. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 pm at the CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL and then one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Primrose Retirement Communities. Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com
So sorry to hear of the death of Carolyn Hammond Pratt. We were very close in High School, singing together in The Youth For Christ trio & school choirs. She had a heart of gold; never an enemy. God was a great part of her life. Rest with God, Carolyn.
Ray Shaner
Ray Shaner
Ray Shaner
LIMA — Carolyn S. Pratt, age 73, was called into the presence of the Lord at 6:25 pm on January 11, 2017 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born March 19, 1943 in Lima, to the late Harold E. and Jewell (Foley) Hammons. On August 27, 1962 she married Roger E. Pratt who preceded her in death on September 16, 2011 after 49 wonderful years of marriage.
Carolyn worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Easter Tire Company before becoming the co-owner with her husband of Clem's Bakery. She loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events, baking for her grandchildren, shopping and spending time with her many cousins. Carolyn was an exceptional pianist and organist, having been self taught, she loved playing at the First Assembly of God Church, and with the Senior Citizens Choir. After retiring from Clem's Bakery, Carolyn kept busy volunteering over 2,000 hours for Lima Memorial Hospital, and traveling with her sisters and their husbands.
She was blessed with two children, Kelli S. (Ron) Zimmerly of Bellefontaine and Jeffrey E. (Kelly) Pratt of Lima, grandchildren; Michael (Tiffany) Hemmert of Galloway, Ryan (Kristen) Hemmert of Bellefontaine, Nicholas (Olivia) Pratt of Brooklyn and Kaitlyn Pratt of Lima; Carter Pratt who preceded her in death and a great-granddaughter, Rhys Hemmert.
She is also survived by two sisters, Jan (Larry) Krein of Minneapolis, MN and Kathy (Charles) Luck of Clifton, VA and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Lima First Assembly of God Church at 1660 Findlay Rd., Lima, OH 45801. Officiating the service will be Pastor Timothy Foley. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 pm at the CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL and then one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Primrose Retirement Communities. Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com
Johanne M. Herr (Coleson)
So sorry to hear of the death of Carolyn Hammond Pratt. We were very close in High School, singing together in The Youth For Christ trio & school choirs. She had a heart of gold; never an enemy. God was a great part of her life. Rest with God, Carolyn.