Betty Louise Pratt, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022. She was 75 years old. Betty was born on June 22, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan to her parents, Stanley Robert Allen and Nellie Louise (Gilmer) Allen. She graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1965. After high school, Betty attended Saginaw General School of Nursing and graduated in 1967. As an RN, Betty worked for Saginaw General, Pottawatomi County Health Department, and OBU. She retired from Shawnee Regional Hospital after 27 years of service, specializing in areas of OB, Medical/Surgical and her passion, the Emergency Department.
Betty married Stanley K. Pratt in December 1999. Growing up in Michigan gave Betty a love for nature and being outdoors. She was a huge sports fan and especially loved cheering on OU softball, the little league world series, and college football. Betty enjoyed knitting and made hundreds of baby blankets that she gave to family and friends. She was the best "Granny" and loved her grandchildren dearly.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Nellie Allen, husband, Stanley K. Pratt, grandparents, G.P. Dale and Gertrude Allen and Tommy and Myrtle Gilmer.
Those left to mourn Betty's passing and cherish her memory are daughter, Mary Love and husband, Tyre, daughter, Barbie Barnes, her beloved grandchildren, Luke Love, Rylee Barnes, and Garrett Barnes, and sister, Kathy and husband John Jokisch and their son, Michael.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service on Sunday, November 6th from 1-5pm and on Monday, November 7th from 8am-5pm. A graveside ceremony for Betty will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 10:00 am with Larry Sparks officiating.
Memorial donations may be made in Betty's honor to Project Safe, 313 N. Union St, Shawnee, OK 74801.
Sunday, November 6, 2022
1:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Walker Funeral & Cremation Service
Monday, November 7, 2022
8:00am - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Walker Funeral & Cremation Service
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee
Visits: 71
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors