Obituaries

Doris Ann Shirley Pruett age 83, of 153 Shipyard Point Road in Mooresville and formerly of Lincolnton died Friday, August 22, 2014.

Her funeral will be 11:00am Monday, August 25, 2014 at Denver Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the church. Burial will follow in Pisgah Cemetery, Caesar NC.

Mrs. Pruett was born December 2, 1930 in Mecklenburg County. She was the daughter to the late Franklin Bynum Shirley and Kate Bliss McCall Shirley. In addition, Mrs. Pruett was preceded in death by her husband Willard W. Pruett and sister, Betty Shirley Cavin. She was a graduate of Mars Hill College in 1952 and Queens College in 1953 with a BS degree in secretarial science. She was office manager of the family business Fire Equipment Sales for 28 years. Mrs. Pruett enjoyed going to her writing class, numerous Bible studies, music and traveling. She always sent cards out to friends and ones in need. She served the Lord at Peninsula Baptist Church and Denver Baptist Church. She loved the Joy Groups at both churches.

Survivors include daughters, Kathy Prince and Beth Severens; grandchildren, Landon McMahon, Jessie McMahon, Peyton McMahan, Brennon McMahan and Taylor Prince; great grandchild Ryland Parker.

God was her first love followed by her husband Willard and family. Her spirit will be cherished and missed by all.

Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.