of Marshall, AR

January 27, 1929 - May 26, 2025

Willie Mae Hamilton Pruitt, age 96 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, May 26th, 2025, surrounded by family at her home. She was born in Braggs, Oklahoma on January 27th, 1929 to Roscoe and Ottie (Campbell) Hamilton. Willie married Joe D. Pruitt on May 8th, 1948.

Willie was raised as a Christian and was in her 20s when she was baptized at the creek. She attended school at Snowball for several years then enrolled at Marshall High School when her family moved to Marshall. She loved playing basketball and helped her team advance to the state finals her senior year. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1946. After that, her family traveled to California to pick fruit. While there, she joined a symphony where she played the violin. After moving back to Arkansas, she opened a beauty shop in her home and worked as a beautician for several years. But Willie's favorite career choice was working for Marshall Schools for 54 years until her retirement in 2017 at the age of 87. Her sharp wit and strong presence will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her three children, Carla Harness (Kenny) of Marshall, Becky Sullivan (Joe) of Marshall and Joey Pruitt (Janie) of Dongola; grandchildren, Amy Elliott, Mandy (Jake) Feemster, Wade (Jennifer) Treat, Trey (Mygan) Pruitt, Laken (Justin) Vining and Jacy (Zack) Graham; great-grandchildren, Derek (Rebekah) and Blake (Emma Grace) Elliott; Will (Kassidy) and Ryne Feemster; Shayley, Mabry and Gunner Treat; Jaylin, Parker and Tinslee Pruitt; Zoey and Reid Vining; and Harper Graham; great-great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Jordan Elliott and Whitley Feemster, who is on the way; a brother-in-law and his wife William and Rebecca Ashley, and many extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.

Willie is preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Ottie Hamilton; her husband, Joe D. Pruitt who passed away in 2008; infant son, Randy Lee Pruitt; and brothers, Leo Hamilton and JR Hamilton.

Funeral services for Willie will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 30th, 2025 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Alan Yarbrough officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Thursday, May 29th, 2025 in the Chapel. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery where Willie will be laid to rest beside her husband, Joe D. Pruitt. Bearers will be Wade Treat, Trey Pruitt, Derek Elliott, Blake Elliott, Will Feemster, and Ryne Feemster. Honorary bearers will be Jake Feemster, Justin Vining and Zack Graham.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love and support received from friends and community.

If preferred, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Willie Mae Pruitt Scholarship fund at Simmons Bank/Allison Baker, PO Box 250, Marshall, AR 72650

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com