Maxine Pratt

Maxine Dorothy Pratt, 82, a lifelong Topeka resident, passed away Monday, March 8, 2004.

Born December 30, 1921, in Topeka, the daughter of Fred C. and Ella B. Painter, she was a 1940 graduate of Topeka High School. On August 17, 1946, she married Robert H. Pratt at Potwin Presbyterian Church.

Maxine's life was devoted to her family and friends. In her early years, she was employed at the Santa Fe Railroad and later at Washburn University Bookstore.

Maxine was a member of Shawnee Country Club and was active in the Ladies Golf Association. She was also a member of LaSertoma Club.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Clayton Painter. Survivors include:
Her husband, Robert H. Pratt Topeka
Two daughters, Pamela L. Shelton and her husband, Michael, Tulsa, OK;
Deborah K. Wempe and her husband, Joe, Topeka;
One son, R. Douglas Pratt and his wife, Lori, Lenexa, KS;
And her grandchildren, James A. Dowell, Madison, WI; Benjamin M. Dowell, New York City, NY; Anne K. Wempe and J. Samuel Wempe, Topeka; Ashley L. Pratt and Jennifer L. Pratt, Lenexa.

Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004, at the First Presbyterian Church. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10th at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Cr., Topeka, KS 66606 or First Presbyterian Church, 812 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66612. Online condolences may be left at www.penwellgabel.com.


Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory Mid Town Chapel
1321 W. 10th Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66604