Shirley Ann Pruitt of Calera, Okla., passed from this life on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the age of 81. She was born on Saturday, September 19, 1942 in Durant, Okla., to Lloyd and Nettie Mae (Smith) Anderson.
She was a longtime resident of Calera, Okla., since 1967. She married Willie Dale Pruitt on May 29, 1959 in Durant, Okla.
She was a devoted Christian and member of Calera First Baptist Church. She enjoyed going on walks, reading and playing with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Dale Pruitt; parents, Lloyd and Nettie Mae (Smith) Anderson; sister, Dorothy Toney and brother, Mike Anderson.
Survivors include her daughter, Gayle Ellis and husband Doyle of Silo, Okla.; son, Michael Pruitt and wife Margaret of Savoy, Texas; grandchildren: Justin Pruitt of Boswell, Okla., Liz Kellam and husband Jason Thomas of Durant, Okla., Jerad Kellam and wife Kerri of Silo, Okla., Amber Spence and husband Caleb of Durant, Okla., Becky Rucker and husband Corey of Edmond, Okla.; Evin Hughes of Altus, Oklahoma; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Key and husband Jimmy of Colbert, Okla.; sister-in-law, Sherry Anderson of Durant, Okla, as well as many other extended family and friends.
A family visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Gordon Funeral Home in Durant, Okla.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Silo Baptist Church in Silo, Okla., with Bro. Michael Calhoun and Dr. Ray Earley officiating. A graveside service will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Calera, Okla. Justin Pruitt, Jerad Kellam, Shayne Phelps, Jason Thomas, Caleb Spence and Corey Rucker will serve as pallbearers.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant.
Phone: (580) 916-9090
www.gordonfh.com