Erma Belle Villers Thomas Prather, age 90 went home to be with the Lord Monday (December 5, 2022) at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center in Galax, Virginia. She was born March 4, 1932 in Mannington, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Eli Spencer Villers and Rosa Mae Leasure Villers Brewer.
Aunt Erma (aka "BoBo") was a member of the Metz Church of God of Prophecy for more than 60 years. She held many positions in the church, played music, and sang with the Metz trio. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and having family in her home. The more the merrier! She was famous for her homemade cherry pies. She was loved and adored by all. Even though she never had children of her own she was a mother to multitudes of nieces, nephews, and to children who were not kin. She was the epitome of a woman of Faith, generosity, and good works. She left a lasting impression on the hearts of everyone who knew her!
Gone but never forgotten, Aunt Erma is survived by one brother Jimmy Villers of Washington, Pennsylvania and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Aunt Erma was preceded in death by two husbands, James Prather and James Thomas, as well as three sisters and three brothers, Ethel Anderson, Opal Bobbitt, Edna Thomas, Tommy Villers, Ray Villers, and Charles Villers.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6-8:00pm as well as on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 9-11:00am with funeral services beginning at 11:00am with Pastor Titus Anderson officiating. Interment will take place at Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Aunt BoBo, I want to say thank you for raising me as a baby taking care of me and bathing me. I'll never forget the good times we had together with all the family. We had christmas time with family together. We also had a family reunion picnicing together. I'll never forget that slay riding party on halloween night we had together. I'll never forget you Aunt BoBo as long I live. I love Aunt BoBo and I'm gonna miss you. So many great memories together. Bye bye Aunt BoBo until we meet again. Love, Marty Anderson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Jimmy Villers and Family and extended Family,
Our thoughts and prayers at this time and rejoice that another Child of God has been called home
Erma has received the greatest healing of all and nothing but rejoicing thought eternity
May we follow the path of the Savior to meet Erma and all the other saints of God who has welcomed her home
Love and prayers,
Floyd & Dorothy Thomas, Jr & Family of PA
Sister Erma (Aunt Erma), Marty is correct - there are so many memories - you were my Sunday School Teacher, my Adopted Aunt, my Adopted Grandma and my baby sitter. I remember church times and staying with you and Uncle James one evening while mom and dad ran some errands. I will never forget you and Uncle James - and I will always be thankful for the many memories and prayers and Sunday School Lessons. I was always your "Little Myssie" and Uncle James' "Little Higgins". Love and Miss you but not goodbye - just - til we meet again. Myssie (Hanning) Brooks
Aunt Erma I love and miss you I'm going to miss telling you goodnight and getting my good night kisses you was so special to me and you was such a sweetheart you will always have a special place in my heart Titus you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead I love each and every one of you we have comfort in knowing she is in no more pain and she is where she always longed to be and we have comfort in knowing where she is at
Aunt BoBo, I want to say thank you for raising me as a baby taking care of me and bathing me. I'll never forget the good times we had together with all the family. We had christmas time with family together. We also had a family reunion picnicing together. I'll never forget that slay riding party on halloween night we had together. I'll never forget you ever Aunt Bobo as long I live. I love you Aunt BoBo and I'm gonna miss you. So many great memories together. Bye bye Aunt Bobo until we meet again. Love, Marty Anderson