Oree

Pratt

Sister Oree "Big Momma" Pratt was born on December 25th, 1941, in Calhoun City, Mississippi, to the late Ruben "Bud" Roberts and Viola Roberts. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a cherished friend to many.

Oree peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She attended Calhoun City High School and worked in the fields in Mississippi before relocating to Toledo, Ohio, in 1964. Shortly after her move, she was reacquainted with a hometown friend, Sammie T. Pratt. As they spent time catching up, their friendship blossomed, and Sammie soon asked her on a date—marking the beginning of their union. The two were united in marriage in 1971 and were blessed with three children: Michelle, Sammie "Bubba"Jr.(Santosha), and Tracie and Suron Pratt(Grandson/Son). Oree later worked for many years as a home health aide before dedicating herself fully as a loving and devoted homemaker. She also faithfully volunteered through her church, where she prayed with and ministered to inmates, reflecting her compassionate spirit and strong faith.

Oree was a faithful and dedicated member of Bibleway Temple in Toledo, Ohio, where she served for over 50 years. Throughout her years of service, she was actively involved in many areas of ministry. She sang in the choir, volunteered faithfully, helped maintain the church, and operated "The Free Store," where she served the community by providing clothing, food, prayer, and countless acts of kindness for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben ("Bub") and Viola Roberts; her brothers, James Curtis, Robert Earl ("Poney"), and Wesley Roberts; her granddaughter, Latasha Lawrence; and her great-grandchildren, Daquan "Dada" Jordan, Tyler "Pugsy" Jackson, Ka'Vaeh Johnson, and Jay Samual Pate.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory her devoted husband, Sammie T. Pratt; her daughters, Ora Jean Lawrence, Brenda Darrington, Michelle Pratt, and Tracie Pratt; her sons, Michael Johnson and Sammie "Bubba" Pratt. She also leaves behind her sisters, Annie (Mac) Douglas, Rosie Harris, and Mary (Ronald) Pierce; her brothers, Carl Roberts, Ruben (Debra) Roberts Jr., and Dean (Karen) Roberts.

Oree was blessed with nineteen (19) grandchildren, thirty-three (33) great-grandchildren, and five (5) great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, and her beloved church family.