Carol Prats

Carol R Prats, age 68, born in Tampa Florida, on December 1, 1955. She passed away on September 3, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, James W Randolph and Juan C Miller; her grandparents, maternal Ralph Carmen and Augusta Carmen, paternal James Randolph and Mary Lou Randolph.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Henry R Prats; her beloved children, daughter Stefanie C Prats, son Daniel J Prats; sister, Brenda R Cooney. She is also survived by her uncle Ralph and Diana Carmen as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Her jobs included Sears, First National Bank Tampa, Sprint and finally retired after 20 years from the US Postal Service in Ohio and Florida.

Carol and her husband Henry were faithful members of Mansfield Faith Assembly Church. She was a member of the choir, occasionally played the clarinet in the orchestra and taught Sunday school. She was very creative and skillful in making costumes for plays, puppets for shows, paintings and artful decor of all kinds for the church. Carol’s faith and devotion in Christ was an encouragement to all those that knew her.

Carol was a kind, loving wife and mother. She also knew what it meant to be a true friend. With a wonderful sense of humor, she brought Joy to everyone around her. Carol’s wit and knowledge drew people in. Her life left a lasting mark, and she will truly be missed.

Carol is not gone, she just sleeps till the lord calls her name.