Mrs. Karen Cruthis "Nanny" Prater
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Mrs. Karen Cruthis "Nanny" Prater

  • December 11, 1955 - June 4, 2012
  • Thomasville, North Carolina
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“Sandy, We are so sorry to hear the news of you losing Karen,She was a very special person.. And we all know Heaven will be filled with special...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Darrell & Bunny - Troy, NC

“Billy, We were so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. We are thinking of you & praying for you & your family. Godspeed! ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: G4S Co-Worker's in Tville - NC

“You will forever be missed and loved by all I love you ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: dolynda steffey - chilhowie, VA

“To the Prater family, So sorry to here about your loss, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Kory & Marlana Collins - NC

“Rest in the arms of Jesus sweet lady. Love you and will miss our nightly chats. Until we meet again, Vicki Prater ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Vicki Williams Prater - Bassett, VA

“R.I.P. My Sweet Sister I Love You and will never forget you...Rest in the arms of Jesus!!!! My mom and Rita and your Mom im sure were waiting on you...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Deborah Prater Trent - Spencer, VA


Thomasville, NC
Karen Cruthis "Nanny" Prater, 56, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at her residence.
Karen was born in Reidsville, December 11, 1955, a daughter of David and Edith Monahan Cruthis. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a special person to all. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Betty Cranford and three brothers, Harold Cruthis, Jimmy Dale Cruthis and David Lee Cruthis.
Surviving are a son, Billy Jack Prater and wife Amber of Thomasville; a daughter, Kimberly Cranford of Thomasville; three grandchildren, Caleb Prater, Aryana Sprouse and Alyssa Sprouse; three sisters, Sandra Ridge of High Point, Donna Whitaker of High Point, Susan Salas of Thomasville and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Davis Funerals and Cremations Chapel. Burial will follow in Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 until 9 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family.