De'Ja Nicole Prater

Obituary

You were a precious gift from God above, so much beauty, grace and love. You touched our hearts in so many ways, your smile so bright even on the bad days. You heard God's whisper calling you home, you didn't want to go and leave us alone. You loved us so much, you held on tight, till all the strength was gone and you could no longer fight. So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away, knowing that with our love we will be together again someday. De'Ja entered eternal rest on August 26, 2023 in Prarieview, Texas.

De'Ja Nicole Prater was born on March 2, 2002 at Rapides Women and Children's Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana to Candice Prater.

She became a "believer" at the very early age of 9 and was baptized at Little Zion Baptist Church on June 18, 2011 under the leadership of Pastor Vernon Simon. She attended Sunday School and the Praise Dance group.

De'Ja was educated in the public schools of Avoyelles Parish at Cottonport Elementary and Bunkie High School. She later moved with her aunt Latisha in Fort Worth, Texas where she attended North Crowley High School. She played basketball and ran track; two sports that she loved the most. She graduated in May of 2020 from north Crowley High School where she received the honor roll during her school years.

De'Ja later moved to pursue her education at (PVAMU) Prarieview A&M University in Prarieview, Texas. She was majoring in Business/Accounting. While attending college she worked at Amazon. She loved being around her family and friends, dancing, taking pictures and listening to music,

She leaves to cherish her memories in the hearts of her mother Candice Prater of Cottonport, LA; her grandmother Brenda Prater(Donald) also of Conttonport, LA; four aunts, Latisha Prater of Fort Worth, Texas, Gabriel Martin and Kiana Martin both of Cottonport, LA and Brayla Green of Alexandria, LA; one uncle Cory Prater of Fort Worth, TX ; one sister Journey Watson of Chicago, IL and one nephew Omeji Baker of Chicago, IL; Godparents Shay Prater and Clifton Mullen of Cottonport, LA.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Billy Ray Wells; maternal great-grandparents, Malcom and Elamarie Prater; paternal great-grandparents Jimmy and Alice Wells.

A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.