Ohreta Sprague, 77, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home. She was born in Russell County on April 27, 1945, a daughter of Hollie and Myrtle Sharp Rexroat.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in human resources from Lindsey Wilson College. Ohreta met Billie Sprague while working in Cincinnati. The couple were married on September 25, 1965 and they enjoyed 57 years together.
Ohreta was a faithful member of Good Tidings Baptist Church. She worked many years combined with Sutton Shirts, Fruit of the Loom and Russell Sportswear. Ohreta enjoyed reading and gardening. She loved her church family, gospel music, playing piano and singing.
SURVIVORS:
Her mother: Myrtle Rexroat of Russell Springs
Her husband: Billie Sprague of Russell Springs
1 son: William Dean Sprague, II (Melissa) of Russell Springs
1 brother: George Ronald Rexroat (Ann) of Russell Springs
1 half-brother: Bill Neat of Cincinnati
Sister-in-law: Nadine Rexroat of Jamestown, Tennessee
2 grandchildren: Jessica Miller (Trevor) and Logan Sprague
1 step-son: Tommy Sprague
2 step-daughters: Alice Sprague Yeager and Sharon Moell (Danny)
Step-daughter-in-law: Mary Faye Sprague
8 step-grandchildren: Shawna (Jason) Donovan, Michelle (Justin) Kirby, Brian (Joann) Moell, Eric (Megan) Moell, Gina Stebbins, Alisha (Jared) Hamann, Jason Sprague and Gary Bradford
6 great-grandchildren & 17 step-great-grandchildren
In addition to her father (Hollie Rexroat), she was also preceded in death by two brothers: Johnny Rexroat and Hollie Pierce Rexroat, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Ann Marie Rexroat; a stepson, Terry Sprague; and a half sister-in-law, Donna Neat
Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Miles Landon Wilson officiating
Burial: Good Tidings Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Wednesday
Pallbearers: William Dean Sprague, II, Michael Smith, Trevor Miller, Xander Gossage, Greg Rexroat and Chris Rexroat
Ohreta’s arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
