Shirley Anne

Pratt

Shirley Anne Pratt, 83, of Red Bay, FL, passed away on November 8th, 2026. Born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, on February 25th, 1943, she was the daughter of William Lewis McLean and Ina Mae (Brown) McLean Garrett.

Shirley was a woman of steady optimism. She understood that life brought hardships, but always chose to focus on the good rather than dwell on the difficult. She taught her family that finding the positive in every situation made for a happier life, believing this was how God intended us to live. Her hands were rarely idle. An avid crafter, Shirley enjoyed crocheting, cross-stitching, and sewing. What she loved most, however, was giving her creations away. She kept a handful of pieces for herself, but shared the rest with her church, family, and friends. Each handmade gift was made with care and given with love. In her Red Bay community, Shirley was affectionately known as the "Cake Lady." She never missed an opportunity to invite the ladies to join her at the Bruce Cafe. To Shirley, time spent with her people was time well spent.

She is survived by her daughter, Charla Kaelin and husband Bob of Milton, Florida; grandchildren Emily Ehrenheim (Trevor), Tyler Kaelin, Desirae Kennemur (Josh), and Ella Hawkins; great-grandchildren Elliot, Afton, Emery, and Rawling; and her brother, Billy McLean.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Pratt; her daughter, Ina Leann Hawkins; her mother, Ina Mae Garrett; her father, William Lewis McLean; and her stepfather, Junior Garrett.

Shirley will be remembered for her faith, her generosity, and the love she gave so freely. Her life invites us to slow down, sit on the porch a little longer, and make time for the people we hold dear. May we honor her by showing up for one another and sharing our love in both grand gestures and small, tender kindnesses. May we all live a little more like Shirley.

Visitation begins at 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Red Bay Baptist Church at 10352 Rock Hill Road, Ponce DeLeon, FL 32455.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Red Bay Baptist Church, with Reverend Henry Martin officiating and Eulogy by Cathy Vaughn.

Interment will follow at Red Bay Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Red Bay Baptist Church 10352 Rock Hill Rd, Ponce de Leon, FL 32455 or the Red Bay Community Center 7900 FL-81, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455.

Pallbearers will be Alan White, Derek Vaughn, Glenn Caswell, Bob Kaelin, Tyler Kaelin, and Josh Kennemur.