Delma Prather

Del Delma Prather, 88, passed away on March 27, 2022 in Edgewood, NM. Delma was born on August 1, 1933, in Pedernal, NM to Henry and Nellie (Willis) Eshleman. Delma was a lifetime resident of New Mexico and a member of the First Baptist Church of Estancia, NM. Delma spent her life tending to the ranch that her parents built and passed on to her. Delma was a strong and stubborn woman which allowed her to keep the ranch operable through many hard years. Through all of her many difficulties, Delma never lost her sense of humor. Delma never failed to care for her children and grandchildren with love regardless of what her difficulties may have been. Delma’s strong faith in Jesus kept her going and brought her joy no matter what life handed to her. Delma will always be remembered for her strength and love for others. She will be greatly missed. Delma was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack Emery (Pecos) Prather, and son Danny Jack Prather. Delma is survived by her daughter Judy Prather Bell, grandchildren Wyatt Bell and Lindsey Bell. Viewing will be Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Estancia, NM, Pastor Jonathan D. Richard officiating. Burial will follow at the Encino Cemetery in Encino, NM. Pallbearers will be Jayme Moore, Matthew Connell, Mark McKamey, Wyatt Bell, Jason Gilbert, and Nick Griffin. Honorary Pallbearers are All her Friends and Family. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM.