Mrs. Regina B. Prater (77) of Bradenton, FL transitioned to her heavenly home on January 15, 2026. Viewing will be Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10-11:00 AM at St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, 629 Martin Luther King Ave E., Bradenton, FL. Homegoing Celebration to follow at 11:00 AM. Mrs. Regina B. Prater’s life, love and legacy is remembered by her children: Roy McDuffie, Jr., Anthony Perkins, Dwayne McDuffie, Don Perkins (Heather), Dawn Perkins, Maryann Prater, Susie Prater, Robin Prater, Joyce Prater, Lorraine Robinson, and Penny Prater Cooper (Ashley); Goddaughter: Tanica Salter-Thomas; thirty-five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; sisters: Gloria Stephens, Jacqueline Porter, and Merita Whitfield; nieces, nephews, cousins, her church family, and friends.
Professional services entrusted to Chandler’s Funeral Home
St. Stephen A.M.E. Church
St. Stephen A.M.E. Church
Roylee McDuffie
January 22, 2026, 8:15 pm
I Love you Mama, with everything in me. I know and understand just how hard these past years have been. I’ll see you soon.
Archia Hopkins
January 22, 2026, 9:10 pm
May God Bless and Keep Each Prater Family Member at this Difficult 🙏 Time
Gwendolyn Carnegie
January 23, 2026, 8:43 pm
Sending prayers and condolences to the family.
The Petersons
EssiePrice Hall
February 22, 2026, 8:17 pm
My deepest condolences to you and the family
Sheila Sanders
February 22, 2026, 10:31 pm
My deepest condolences to my Aunt and Family. This lady had a beautiful heart.
Bernice Cannady (Prater)
March 1, 2026, 12:07 pm
Sending My Condolences And Prayers To Aunt Regina Prater Family’s. For Wonderful And Loving Queen.