Mary Kay Prather

Mary Kay Prather, 80, of Waverly, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mary Kay was born July 10, 1946, in Springfield, the daughter of Stanley and Thelma (Searles) Otten.

Surviving are her three children: Rae Anne (Brian) Littrell of Springfield, Chris (Susie) Prather of Aurora, and Rebecca Prather of Waverly; her three grandchildren, Cole, Will, and Tyler; her brother, Steve Otten; and sister, Barbara Bullard; and a niece, nephews and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, and twin grandsons, Owen and Logan.

Mary Kay graduated from Virden High School. She was a member of Waverly United Methodist Church for several years. She also belonged to The Order of the Eastern Star and the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She sold Tupperware, worked for Horace Mann and you could also find her at H&R block filing taxes. She found a love and compassion for selling Tupperware as she was able to meet new people and travel around the area. She would also look forward to her trip to Florida every year. She loved to knit and crochet. She never met a stranger and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026, at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden. A funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the funeral home with Pastor Chuck Kurfman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Waverly Fire and Rescue or to Waverly United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be shared with the family at airsmancalvert.com.