Andrea Prather

Andrea Prather, 75, of Centralia, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at St. Andrews at Francis Place in Eureka, Missouri. She was born September 16, 1944 in Wagoner, Oklahoma, the daughter of Carlton Geurin and Irene (Lancaster) Geurin. Andrea married Gerald "Jerry" Prather on September 7, 1963 and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2012. She is survived by two daughters: Tina Bean and husband Greg of Effingham, IL and Penelope Sperruzza and husband Paul of Eureka, MO; four grandchildren: Austin Bean of San Mateo, California, Karissa Bean of Effingham, Matthew Sperruzza and Michael Sperruzza both of Eureka, Missouri; a sister: Terri Edgmon and husband Randy of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Carlton and Irene Geurin, her husband of 49 years Gerald "Jerry" Prather, six brothers: Mike Geurin, Doug Geurin, twins: Daniel and Samuel Geurin, Bobby Geurin and Scott Geurin, her four legged sons Troubles and Luke, and special friend Sam Fleming. Andrea grew up in Centralia and graduated from Centralia High School in 1962. Her career included time as a doctor’s assistant, a secretary, and a stay at home mom. Along with her husband Jerry, she was co-owner/operator of Prather’s Recyclables for 30+ years. They sold the business in 2010 and they both retired. In retirement, Andrea worked part-time as a bartender at The Caddy Shack in Centralia. Whatever the task, whether it was at work, or for her family, Andrea was an extremely hard worker; she always sacrificed her time for the benefit of others. Andrea enjoyed staying active and kept herself engaged with gardening, photography, fishing, listening to music, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a big St. Louis Cardinals fan, followed Senior Pro Golfer Tom Wargo, and was a member of the Lady Elks. Andrea had a huge heart and was full of life. She loved her friends and family and was commonly known to put their needs ahead of her own. She was lucky to have had some great friends during her lifetime. Andrea fought Alzheimer’s with remarkable dignity and strength. A private family service for Andrea Prather will be held with Entombment in the Hillcrest Lakeside Chapel in Centralia. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southtown Shalom Community Food Pantry, Community Support Systems (where her granddaughter receives job training), or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Prather Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Andrea Prather

September 16, 1944 - March 20, 2020