Kathlyn Yvonne Pratt

Yvonne Pratt, 96 of Abilene, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at a local medical center. A service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, February 14 at the Piersall Benton Chapel, 733 Butternut St., with burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Monday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.

Yvonne was born on July 9th, 1915 to Robert and Bertha Baum Mayfield in Abilene, Texas. She was raised in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School. At the age of 18 she married the love of her life Jabe Pratt in Lawton, Oklahoma and they spent 77 years together until his death in February of 2010. They had two sons and spent a lifetime doing ministry in many different parts of the country. After retiring in Portalis, New Mexico, Yvonne and her husband Jabe moved to Abilene where they were members of the 11th and Willis Church of Christ.


Yvonne was preceded in death by her loving husband Jabe and her parents. She is survived by a son, Butch Pratt and wife Gladys of Little Elm, TX; a granddaughter; Jamie Klimko and two grandsons; Gary Pratt and Gerald Pratt, 5 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, as well as many extended family members and close friends.

Contributions may be made to Sam's Place, c/o S. 11th and Willis St Church of Christ, 3333 South 11th Street , Abilene, 79605. Online condolences can be offered to the family at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.