Mildred Pratt

Mildred Lucille (Swarb) Pratt, 91 year-old, longtime Maud, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  She was born April 3, 1921 west of Maud, Oklahoma to parents, William Swarb and Lula (Dixon) Swarb. Mildred attended Harjo Schools north of Maud.  On May 31, 1941 Mildred married Bernard Pratt in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.  The couple later moved to Maud in 1945.  She was a member of the Maud East Oak Church Of God.  Mildred also served at the past-president of the Cook-Harjo Home Demonstration Club and past-president for the American Legion Auxiliary where she held her 50-year membership.  She also served as the overseer for Fairview Cemetery association.  Mildred was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mildred leaves to cherish her memory one son, Gary Don Pratt of St. Petersburg, Florida, one daughter, Betty Lou Pratt of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, two grandchildren, Amber Jenkins and Dawn Gow.  Six great-grandchildren, Patrick Corser, Ayla Saldin, Marcelo Doria, Ryan Gow, Maddie Jenkins and Kylie Jenkins.  Mildred is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends. Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, William and Lula Swarb, her husband, Bernard Pratt who died on October 12, 1970, three brothers, Marvin Swarb, Willard Swarb, Elva Swarb and by one sister, Lillie Baker. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 at The Sooner Road Church Of God located at 1724 South Sooner Road in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Brother Art Bostic will officiate the service and interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud, Oklahoma where the family is due to arrive at approximately 12:30 p.m., the casket will be open for those wishing to pay their respects. The family has requested that donations be made to The Sooner Road Church Of God 1724 South Sooner Road in Oklahoma City, OK 73110 or to The Full Life Hospice Organization in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or to the Fairview Cemetery Fund at 28680 Kings Road in Maud, Oklahoma 74854.  Please make donations in memory of Mildred Pratt. Services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home in Maud, Oklahoma. 405-374-2424 Funeral Information: October 20, 2012, 10:30 AM Sooner Road Church Of God - OKC located at 1724 South Sooner Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73110