Lois M. Prater, age 76, of Iberia, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.  She was born in Dixon on August 24,1946, daughter of the late Eldo and Mabel Viola (Rowden) Sloan.  On June 26, 1965, at First Christian Church in Iberia, Lois was united in marriage to Jack Prater, who survives at their home.

Lois was a faithful and active member of Iberia First Christian Church, where she was baptized in 1972.  She took pleasure in reading, sewing, working on puzzles, tending to her garden, and recently picked up coloring pictures for her family and friends as a favorite pastime.  Lois had a knack at restoring old tractors and helping Jack with his heavy equipment business.

Lois always welcomed the company of her close-knit family.  She was an avid fan of the Iberia Rangers and could always be seen cheering on her grandchildren during their various school events.

In addition to her husband, Jack Prater, she is also survived by two daughters, Vicki (Michael) French of Dixon and Lisa (Bruce) Moore of Camdenton; six grandchildren, Emily (Andrew) Trotter, Monte (Whitney) French, T.J. (Jordan) Moore, Cooper (Jordyn) Moore, Cody (Amber) Moore, and Kylee Moore; three great-grandchildren, Trevor, Julia, and Jolene with one on the way; three siblings, Larry (Orvene) Sloan, Donald (Elaine) Sloan, and Janice (Ronnie) Hedges; sister-in-law, Anna Sloan; brother-in-law, Leslie Maylee; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Nora Maylee and brother, Bill Sloan.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., with services immediately following at 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 1, at Iberia First Christian Church with Bro. Stan Way, Monte French, Emily Trotter, Andrew Trotter officiating.  Interment will be held in Bethany Cemetery near Crocker.

Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia.

Contributions are suggested to Bethany Cemetery.