of Harrison, AR

February 25, 1927 - May 16, 2022

Mary Sue Pruitt, 95, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Monday, May 16, 2022, at her home. The daughter of Burton Quin Bates & Eva Iola Prestige Bates, she was born February 25, 1927, in Hollandale, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard E. Pruitt; her brother, Quin Bates and her grandson, Zachary Pruitt.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Donna Wiggin; her sons, Roger (Sharon) Pruitt and Russell (Cheryl) Pruitt; her sister, Cecile Dean; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mary spent her life caring for her family, working in the secretarial field, and her church. She loved looking at the clouds and sunsets and could never resist a bargain.

Deepest appreciation to Hospice of the Hills for their care and support. Many thanks to family, friends, and neighbors for your prayers and support. This is a very caring community to be a part of. Many thanks to NARMC, Cox Medical Center in Branson, Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, and The Breast Center in Fayetteville.


Graveside Funeral Service was Friday, May 20, 2022, at Maplewood Cemetery with Brother Rob Davis officiating.

Pallbearers were family and friends.

Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills, 501 E. Sherman Street, Harrison, Arkansas; St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com