Elaine Kathryn Prindes was born October 25, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Frank and Jean Kowalski Ratulowski.She was united in marriage to Richard Prindes on May 25, 1965. Mrs. Prindes worked for Marge Wrights Candy Company and O'Henry Candy Company. She was of the Catholic faith and while living in McNairy County had attended the Church of God in Bethel Springs. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, jigsaw puzzles, working crossword puzzles, movies and music.Mrs. Prindes departed this life on March 24, 2011 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 4 Months, 27 Days. She is survived by her husband, Richard Prindes of Illinois; two daughters, Ellen King and husband Ernie of Selmer, TN, Barbara Prindes of Jackson, TN; two sons, Allen Prindes, Edward Prindes both of Selmer, TN; a sister, Diane Ratulowski of Illinois; two brothers, Jerry Ratulowski, Casey Ratulowski of California; two grandsons, Richard Pribble, Nathan Pribble; first husband, Jay Richardson of Florida; two four legged grandchildren, Harley and Poopers.In addition to her parents, Mrs Prindes was preceded in death by a son, Richard Prindes; a sister, Patsy Holden Ratulowski; three brothers, Frankie, Richard, and Steven Ratulowski.