Naoma R. Pratt, age 75, of Rapid River, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 at U.P. Health Systems Hospital in Marquette.
Naoma was born August 10, 1946, in Grayling, MI, the daughter of Lyle and Zelda (Bond) Corbin. Naoma was raised in Hulbert and attended Newberry schools through graduation. On October 3, 1964, Naoma was united in marriage to Eugene Pratt. Together they spent 57 wonderful years making memories.
Naoma was a devoted member of the Rapid River Congregational Church, where she also was a part of the women’s fellowship club. She also was the bookkeeper for her family business for 20 years. Naoma loved walking, going camping, traveling, and playing cards. Naoma and Eugene enjoyed going to Texas, where they wintered for 16 years and also made many special friends. She especially loved spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed by many.
Naoma is survived by her loving husband, Eugene, daughter Sherri (Mike) Parrett, son-in-law Robert Maplesden, brother Robert (Brenda) Corbin, sister Mary (Brian) Leazier, sister-in-law Marilyn Pratt, grandchildren Taylor (AJ) Miller and Joshua (Randi Paul) Parrett, great-granddaughter Adalyn Miller, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother James Corbin, daughter Debra Maplesden, brothers-in-law Harold Pratt and Ray (Karen) Pratt, and sister-in-law Virginia Pratt.
Memorials honoring Naoma may be directed to UP Home Health and Hospice or the Rapid River Congregational Church.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 1 PM to 3:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Services will follow at 3:30 PM with Pastor Bill Rafuse officiating. Naoma will be laid to rest in the Rapid River Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at 5 PM at the Rapid River Congregational Church.
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