In loving memory of

Nella Pratt

December 6th, 1934 – September 18th, 2026

Gone from our sight, but held forever in our hearts.

Obituary

A life well and warmly lived

Nella Pratt, 91, of Vancouver, was called home on September 18th, 2026.

She was born on December 6th, 1934, in the small rural community of Lucile, in SW Georgia. She moved to Portland, OR in 1948 and later graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1952. She married Jack Pratt in 1956 and were married for 65 years until his passing in 2021. Nella was known for her love of family and friends, singing in the choir at Kenton Presbyterian Church.

Nella worked several jobs over the years starting at First National Bank in Portland soon after graduating from high school. Later she worked as a secretary for Silver Eagle Trucking, Columbia Presbyterian Church and at SW Washington Health Department until she retired in August of 1994.

Nella Pratt is survived by her daughter Dana Coufal (Mike), sons Brian Pratt (Cindy) & Philip Pratt (Jessica), grandkids Justen Martian (Stephanie), Joseph Martian (Sydney), Lauren Pratt, Andrew Pratt, Luciana ; 5 great-grandchildren, Owen, Taya, Madeleine, Georgia and Charlotte.

Celebration of Life

Join us, near or far

When

October 4th, 2026 at 2 PM

Where

Columbia Presbyterian Church
805 Columbia Ridge Dr. Vancouver, WA 98664

Come as you are. The family would be glad to have you.

Slideshow

Moments from Nella's life

Photographs

Front porches, family tables, and good company