It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shelby L Prather of Eunice, Louisiana, who passed away on December 29, 2022, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shelby L Prather or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his father Arthur Prather; his son Richard Prather; the mother of his children Oneida Prather; and his siblings, Napoleon, Clarence, Clyde, Willis, Vernon, Melvin Prather, Pearl Young, Edna Deville and Isabella Friend.

He is survived by : his wife Nellie M. Prather of Eunice; his children, Gale Prather of Opelousas, Debbie Hintze (Donald) of Clute, TX, Oneita Smith of Basile, Juanita Harrington of Eunice, Mark Prather (Sandra) of Mire, Kenneth Prather (Frances) of Maurice and Curtiss Prather of Eunice; his brother Floyd Prather of Eunice; his sister-in-law Norma Prather of Eunice; and his grandchildren, Phillip Hintze, Josh Hintze, Marie Myers, Kimberly Bihm, Eddie Smith, Kellie Schexneider, Jennifer LeBleu, Lauren LeBlanc, Kayla Bercier, Jared Prather, Michael Prather, Caroline Prather, Allie Prather, Bradley Prather, Theresa Prather, Ashley Farmer, Erika Jones, Dustin Prather, Vanessa Aguillard and Duane Ruiz. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren and as well as nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ardoin's Funeral Homes - Eunice