Dorothy Melson Prater Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorothy Melson Prater (Hartselle, Alabama), who passed away at the age of 81, on October 3, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Melson Prater or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Kay Melson and Verbie Eddy Melson; her husband Charlie Prater; her children, Anita Lacy and Timothy Prater; and her brother Seburn Melson.
She is survived by: her children, Jamie Prater (Jill) and Sarena White (Johnny); her brothers, Billy Melson and Rayburn Melson; and her great grandchildren, Drew Prater, Cody Bowers, Jacob White, Coynis Smith, Jeff Melson and Paul Prater. She is also survived by Eight Grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Peck Funeral Home (1600 Hwy 31 SW, Hartselle, AL 35640). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Peck Funeral Home Chapel (1600 Hwy 31 SW, Hartselle, AL 35640).
