Myra Jane Pratt went to be with her Lord on January 16, 2015 at the age of 72. On Thursday, January 22, 2015, family and friends are invited to a wake service at 11 a.m. at The Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 West Main St., Durham, where funeral services will follow at 12 noon at The Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. Following the burial services at Chapel Hill Cemetery please join Myra?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s family for a light lunch in celebration of Myra?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s life at the Siena Hotel, 1505 East Franklin St., Chapel Hill.
After graduating from UNC with a degree in Physical Therapy she went on to open a network of clinics, being both an entrepreneur, a healer, and an advocate for her profession. Having been fascinated by her mother?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s folk remedies as a child, she spent her life dedicated to helping people, both within her profession and in her personal life. In her late years she met the challenge of developing Lupus (an autoimmune disease) with her usual strength. She taught countless medical students, residents and physicians to always keep the patient?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s perspective first.
She was predeceased by her parents, Clyde M. and Fannie Cox Pratt, by brother Milton Pratt and sister Mildred Campbell, all of Eden, NC and sister Frances Glass of Asheboro, NC. She is survived by her three sisters, Ruth Lemons and Faye Pyrtle, Both of Eden, NC, and Ann Woodall and husband Ron of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, and many nieces and nephews. Among them are special nieces Jeri Wilson, her husband Mike and beloved grandniece and Godchild Kelly Wilson; as well as Della Chumley and Jerrye Deaton; and her close nephews Sam Pyrtle and his partner Anthony Koop, and Reece Pyrtle, his wife Val and daughter Ainsley. She leaves behind her closest longtime friend Carol Gordon, as well as Nancy Roberts, Doug and Carrie Small, and numerous other friends. Also mourning her loss are her caregivers Sylvia Griffin, Vera Whitley and Fonda Welch whom she considered part of her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations, in Myra?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s name can be made to Autoimmune Disease Fund (Stop SLE), UNC Kidney Center, 7024 Burnett-Womack Bldg, CB 7155, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7155 or to UNC Rheumatology Lupus Clinic, Attn. Jennifer Bullard, UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center, 3300 Thurston Bldg., CB 7280, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7280.
Online condolences at www.hallwynne.com
So sad to hear of Myras passing. Had no idea how her life had gone. So proud of her and what she had accomplished. The class of 61 is proud of her.
Rest in peace my friend
brenda purdy hearne
So sorry to hear of Myra's passing. May God see each and every member of her family through this time of grief, sorrow and sadness. Myra was a sweet lady in high school and well liked by everyone. She did well for herself after HS and helped many many people I am sure. RIP Myra. Absent from the body, present with the Lord". A much better place to be but very hard on family members at the present. Will be praying for them all during this time, and the weeks and months ahead.
Eunice Rice
Sincere sympathy to family and friends of Myra. She was a kind, friendly, fun loving person in high school. We will all miss her.
Pat Matheson, MHS Class of '61.
Pat Comer Matheson
Myra was a very dear childhood friend as I grew up on Early Ave. We journeyed from Leaksville Graded to Leaksville Spray Jr. High to Morehead. I am saddened by her passing. She was one of the sweetest girls that I grew up with. I am proud of her and all that she did and accomplished with her life. My prayers go out to all her family members. Rest in peace dear Myra. Clarence Rogers
Clarence Rogers
Another dear classmate gone, but will not be forgotten. Lost contact after graduation. I am so proud of all her wonderful accomplishments. My prayers are with all of Myra's family and friends.
Margaret Talbott Ladd
My deepest sympathy to all family members. I know what it is like to loose a loved one. My highschool sweetheart Douglas will be dead one year January 24th this year. God does give us strength to deal with our losses and he will be with you during thix moment of time. My prayers are with you, hold on to the beautiful memories that Myra has left behind.
Ruth Willard
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