Johnnie Ruth Prather Olinger Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 28, 2026, at the age of 84, Johnnie Ruth Prather Olinger (Rayne, Louisiana) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her grandmother Johnnie; her husband Ray Edward Olinger; her parents, John Prather and Jeanette Prather; and her sisters, Georgie Prather, Jeanette Prather Heinen and Yvonne Prather Cramer.
She is survived by: her children, Jude Olinger (Erika), Yvette Bourque (Kirk) and Nancy Choate; her grandchildren, Cameron Choate, Haylie Choate and Grace Olinger; and her siblings, Burton Prather (Cindy) and Cynthia Robertson (Lester). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes prayers and acts of kindness in Johnnie's memory.
