Ruby was born July 15, 1932, to Guy and Elsie Atkinson. She was raised in Woods Cross. In 1950, she married Melvin Pratt. They were married for 72 years. Mel and Ruby went through the Logan Temple to be sealed on February 12, 1963.

Ruby loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved to attend her grandkid's games. She loved bowling and bowled until she was 90 years old. Ruby was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. She served in Primary for many years and loved doing her Relief Society visiting teaching. She loved her rose garden. Friday was her favorite day of the week because she got her hair done. Her favorite restaurant was the Coachman.

She is survived by her three children Patt Heeding, Steve (Joni) Pratt and Kevin (Cindy) Pratt; seven grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. She had many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Pratt; parents Guy and Elsie Atkinson; grandson Jason Heeding; brothers Roy, Carl, Jay, Keith, Jim and Joe Atkinston; sisters Lucille Potter, Margie Mason, Mary Powell, Dawn Finley and Ruth Michaels.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. There will be a visitation from 10:00 to 10:45 am, prior to the services. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery.

Our family would like to thank the caregivers at Cascades at Riverwalk and Summit Assisted Living for all the help they gave our mom.