Kathy R. Pratt

Kathy Reynolds Pratt, 78, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, after a long, hard fought battle with kidney failure. She was a true badass who never gave up hope and lived her life to the fullest despite her recent health problems. She called herself the “Lucky Duck”, as she came back from the brink so many times that she would make cats wish they had more than 9 lives.

Born in West Chester, PA, on October 15, 1946, she was raised in Washington DC, Richmond, VA, and Malvern, PA. Kathy graduated from Great Valley High School in 1964, where she was a cheerleader and was crowned Sports Regalia Queen. She attended West Chester State College. In 1977 she met the love of her life, Richard Pratt. They married in 1979 in the Outer Banks, one of her favorite vacation spots. In 1984/1985 Kathy was instrumental in starting the Garden Center and Gift Shop at R-P Nurseries in Kennett Square, PA, where she and Richard built a thriving local business that remains a staple in the community. Her strong work ethic and love of plants helped the business grow continually, as she was fully involved until her recent health issues made it difficult to continue. Her legacy at the Garden Center will last, as everywhere you look, there is a part of Kathy that will remain there.

Wherever Kathy was, a cat wasn’t far behind. She took in as many strays as would show up at the nursery and made sure they were well taken care of, fed, and spayed or neutered. From a young age, she loved singing, playing guitar and generally hamming it up for others. Her sense of humor and positive outlook were a huge part of her personality that made her so loved. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with Richard at their getaway home on the Chesapeake, where they would sit by the bay, read, and enjoy each other’s company among the beautiful surroundings. She was the best wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother we could have hoped for. She was loved by everyone who met her and will be missed by all that knew her.

Kathy was preceded in death by her mother Jayne Reynolds, her father William H. Reynolds, and her brother William H. Reynolds, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband and constant companion of 48 years, Richard Pratt, her sister, Janice Evans (Bill), her son Greg DiStefano (Christy), her granddaughters, Ashley and Kayla DiStefano, and 4 great grandchildren.

Interment service to be private for the family. However, there will be a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM to be held at R-P Nurseries, 656 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Planned Parenthood www.plannedparenthood.org or to PBS at www.WHYY.org. 

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Kennett Square. (484-734-8100) To view Kathy's online obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com