Sally Jo Prater, 73, of Sidney, died peacefully in the company of family at 2:24 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, at her home in Sidney.

Born on June 12, 1953, in Rochester, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Harold Matthew and Marie Anna (Metzger) Lewis. Growing up in South Whitley, she attended Whitko High School, later earning her GED.

On February 20, 1970, she married Delmer Prater, and they made their home in Sidney, where they raised two children and have lived together for the last 56 years.

Before retiring in 2004, Sally dedicated 30 years to working for Jomac Industries at their Warsaw factory.

Until her health declined, Sally was active with the church. With her bright and cheerful disposition, she is remembered for her infectious laugh. Family was always her priority, and she often cared for the grandkids. She collected Angel figures and Fenton Glass pieces. In her quiet time, she enjoyed reading a good mystery book.

Sally is survived by her husband of 56 years, Delmer Prater; children, Heather L. (Terry) Maggart of Sidney and David A. Prater of Sidney; siblings, Sandra K. Ruse of South Whitley, and Jeff A. (Jessica) Lewis of South Whitley; two grandchildren, Connor Maggart of Sidney and Madison (Curtis) King of Sidney; and three great-grandchildren, Carter King, Adalynn King, and Ella King.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Peggy Henry.

Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday (Oct. 16th) at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Miller Chapel, South Whitley. The funeral service is at 11 a.m. on Saturday (Oct. 17th) at Free United Baptist Church, 7035 IN-13, Pierceton, IN 46562, with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will follow at the South Whitley Cemetery.

Memorials in Sally’s honor are to Cancer Services of NE Indiana.

The family wishes to thank Sally’s caregivers from Heart to Heart Hospice Care, Romona Keller and Kaela Locke, for their compassionate care.