At 75, Prater stays young chasing children around

By LISA CHAPMAN / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Reba Prater, 75 years young, is surrounded by kids that make it all worthwhile. Prater has been working at Central Church of Christ Daycare for 16 years. (Charles W. Johnson photo)

Reba Prater will celebrate her 75th birthday Monday. She has worked as the director at Central Church of Christ Daycare since its opening in August, 1989.

“I’m right where I belong,” said Prater. “I love kids.”

Prater has no plans on retiring. She loves to see the kids every day. It makes her day when children she once took care of come back and see her.

“A laugh a day keeps me young,” said Prater, “or maybe it’s my good gene pool.”

Prater does love to travel and this could be another reason for her zest for life. Her plan next year is to travel to Scotland with some friends.

“We just love Reba,” said Debbie Vincent, a 4-5-year-old teacher.

Central Church of Christ is located at 101 E. Morford Street. They can be reached at 474-6539. Daycare hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.