Margaret Prater Funk

January 3, 1953 - March 11, 2021

Margaret (Maggie) Prater Funk, 68, of Pilot Point, TX, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Pilot Point, TX. Maggie was born January 3, 1953 in Altus, OK to J.D. Prater and Jane Sipes. Maggie married Rowland Funk on November 19, 2004 in Sanger, TX. Maggie came to Pilot Point, TX from Olustee, OK. She made her home in a house built by her great-great grandfather Dr. R.W. Eddleman in 1883. She served on a committee seeking to attain “Main Street” designation. Maggie supported several non profit organizations and enjoyed fundraising activities. Maggie was a real “people person” and a bright light to any occasion, whether meeting new people or old friends. She loved dancing, horseback riding, cooking, and baking especially for dinners with her friends. She also enjoyed attending dressy functions like Galas, and Black Tie affairs. Maggie traveled extensively and one of her favorite locations was Hawaii. Maggie is survived by her husband, Rowland Funk of Pilot Point, TX; daughters, Rachel and Emily Toy of Vernon, TX; sons by marriage, John Funk and wife Shyla of Houston, TX, and Stephen Funk of Dallas, TX; five grandchildren, Kylie Winship, Kaison Winship, Logan Kelley, Selby Funk, and Kyra Funk; brothers, Charles Prater and wife Elaine of Edmond, OK, and Jay Prater of Stillwater, OK; sisters, Mary Helen Prater-Arnold and husband Gary of California, MO, Janet Prater of Norman, OK, and Laura Prater of Altus, OK. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Jane. A memorial service will be held 3:00PM-4:00PM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Slay Memorial Chapel of Aubrey with Rev. John Theisen officiating. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.