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Billie Marie Prater
MANSFIELD — Billie Marie Prater, 50, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at home, surrounded by her family,  after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Service: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at New Beginnings Missionary Baptist Church, Mansfield. Memorials: May be made to the family, in lieu of flowers, to help with medical expenses. Billie was born on May 19, 1962 in Cleburne, Texas to Ernest Sims Jr. and Katy Pearson Sims. She was a member of New Beginnings Missionary Baptist Church. She was proud to be the youth ministers wife, and took great care in the meal preparation and menu planning for the Church. Billie also worked for the Mansfield ISD as a food nutritionist and enjoyed planning and cooking for the children. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Billie is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors: Husband of 25 years, Waymon; daughter, Shanda Bennett; son, Kurt Rupprecht Jr.; niece, Shelly Noble; five grandchildren, Alex Niblett, Madyson Rupprecht, Ayden Bear, Amber Bennett and Kayson Rupprecht; sisters, Kathy Sims Parker, Brenda Mullins, Linda Noble and Kelly Rios.
Condolence Messages

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  1. I have nothing to compare to your loss but I can say this, your mother was one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She always had a smile that seemed to stretch from here to the other side of Texas. She was a kind spirit who raised a daughter in the same glorious light. She will truly be missed by us all. She left us a gift in Shay that will carry her legacy and spirit forward. Cathy and I love you dearly, Shay, and we are here for you when you need us.

    In loving memory of Billie,

    Kerry and Cathy Moore

  2. I have nothing to compare to your loss but I can say this, your mother was one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She always had a smile that seemed to stretch from here to the other side of Texas. She was a kind spirit who raised a daughter in the same glorious light. She will truly be missed by us all. She left us a gift in Shay that will carry her legacy and spirit forward. Cathy and I love you dearly, Shay, and we are here for you when you need us.

    In loving memory of Billie,

    Kerry and Cathy Moore

  3. I admired Billie for the wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend she was. She will be greatly missed by me. She ALWAYS had a smile, and offered up her time and talents wherever they were needed. No need to ask; she just knew and dug in.
    I love you Billie, and I’ll see you again one day!

  4. I admired Billie for the wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend she was. She will be greatly missed by me. She ALWAYS had a smile, and offered up her time and talents wherever they were needed. No need to ask; she just knew and dug in.
    I love you Billie, and I’ll see you again one day!

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