Mrs. Joana Pratt dies

06.7.2010
Joana L. Pratt, 76, left this side of life peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2010 at her ranch home North of Kim. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Kim Cemetery with Pastor Greg Brown of the Kim Baptist Church officiating.
She was born July 8, 1933 to Charles "Chuck" & Dollie (Mitchell) Couchman near Patt, Colorado.
She had lived a life full of adventure and endeavors. Her love for horses lasted for over 70 years, her last horse passing away just a couple of months ago. Joana, also known as Nene, Grandma, Mom, Sis, Buffalo Nene, Aunt, and friend, had many talents. She was inspired by collecting Native American artifacts, barbed wire, bottles, rocks, painting great artwork with oils or watercolors, weaving, working with clay, leather craft, making clothing, genealogy, welding, photography; and other many creative interests.
Joana was blessed with her two children, Spike (Andrea) Burrows and Talana (Stan) Davis. Biggest part of Nene's heart and love where her five grandchildren, Chandra (Mark) Handeland, Clayton Burrows, KynDee (Joel) Roberson, Cedar (Jared) Dowling, and Michelle (Mark) Peulen and her five great-grandchildren, Cameron and Mason Handeland, Cahil and Chisum Roberson, and Zachary Peulen; mother Dollie E. Mitchell Matteson provided her with strength and love that Joana shared with all those who new her; sister, Marge (Kirby) Powell; brother-in-law, Harold Brooks; nephews and nieces, Trent (Tina) Brooks, Shawnee (Tim) Embrey, and Shae (Tory) Patnoe; great nephews and nieces, Matteson and Riley Embrey, Taya and Quentin Patnoe, Brianna Brooks and Ciara Brooks Ginter.
Joana was preceded in death by her father, Chuck Couchman, husband, Edgar Pratt, sister Janie Brooks, and a nephew, Rocky Kim Brooks.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Koshare Indian Museum, P.O. Box 580, La Junta, CO, 81050 or to the Burlington Old Town Emporium, 415 15th Street, Burlington, CO, 80807 direct or through Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.