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
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18704483338.
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61 Condolence(s)
Kay Collins
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
What an amazing woman! She delighted me every time I saw her. Her joy and love was evident, and her strength of character was inspirational. God bless her family with the joy and comfort that the Lord brings.
Freda Hall
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Carla and Becky and all the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have not been getting the newspaper and decided I would keep a check by looking on line so I would not miss anyone funeral announcement. I just looked and saw about your Mom's passing. I would have been there if I had known about it. Your mom was so sweet and always had that wonderful smile. It is going to be one of the hardest things you will ever go through. You and all your family will be in my prayers. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
Nathaniel Cotton
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Sending my condolences to the family and prayers and……. May God comfort them and turn their sorrows into joy as it says in the Bible….. God blesses those who mourn and May the Lord god almighty be with the family and continue to protect them and comfort them in their time of loss and I pray that he touches everyone……Amen
Willie Kathryn Treat
Saturday, May 31, 2025
I am praying for God's peace and comfort at this time.
Charlotte Ross
Friday, May 30, 2025
I'm sorry to hear this. Prayers being sent. Mr and Mrs Pruitt were great neighbors
Cathy Conn
Friday, May 30, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Willie Mae Hamilton Pruitt. She was dear cousin to my mother. I remember spending lots of time in the summer with Willie Mae and Joe D... great times. I know she will be greatly missed.
Helen Halsted
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Mrs. Willie Pruitt will be missed. She was a very kind and integral part of the staff at Marshall Schools for years. I love her children and pray for all you to be comforted by the Lord Jesus Christ.
Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Thursday, May 29, 2025
To the Family: we are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful women and role model to so many! I always enjoyed visiting with her and loved her smile! May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
John and Kay Branscum
Thursday, May 29, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
Praying for your family.
Willie Mae touched so many lives.
She was a sweet lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
David Williams
Thursday, May 29, 2025
She was a very kind an likable person, good to everyone, she will be missed dearly from her family an everyone that knew her! Her an Joe were always kind to me!
Debbie Hamilton
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Willie Mae was a great lady!!! She will be missed. Carla, Becky, and Joey you are in my thoughts and prayers ❤️🙏
Clara Foshee
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Prayers of comfort family
Jackie & Don Koppenhaver
Thursday, May 29, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family
Mike and Gail Hamilton
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Carla, Becky, and Joey,
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the family. Willie Mae will be greatly missed. She saw a lot of kids go through Marshall School.
Love to all of you,
Mike and Gail
Bethel Massey
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss..Ms Willie
was a precious lady.. sending love and prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Tim & Pam Massey
Thursday, May 29, 2025
There are no words that make this easier, just know so many are praying for your entire family for peace and comfort and cherish those precious memories
Barbara and Gary West
Thursday, May 29, 2025
We send our sincere condolences to all of Willie Mae's Family. Gary shares SO many happy memories of her and Joe D visiting with his Mom and Dad. She was Gary's rock many times during his teaching career at MHS. A very special lady for sure. As we often say ''they don't make them like her anymore''. Prayers for her family.
Tina Thomas
Thursday, May 29, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss! Many prayers for each of you.
Tommy Horton
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Sorry for your loss she was a well loved woman and so kind ! Prayers for family
Vicky Drewry-Smith
Thursday, May 29, 2025
It's a beautiful irony that Willie Mae and my mother, Emma Jane Taylor Drewry, would pass away within a week of each other. Close cousins who cherished family and basketball, their bond remains strong as they now unite on that high mountain. Sending heartfelt condolences to the family.
Charles Hamilton
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Wow what a true lady, she was a special woman that loved her family, I always felt the love around her and we shared the Hamilton name and blood line , she will be missed by all that knew her prayers for the family
Johnny Oliver
Thursday, May 29, 2025
I want to express my sadness to hear the passing of Mrs. Pruitt. My condolences for the family during this difficult time.
I will always fondly remember seeing Mrs. Pruitt every day while attending MHS.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Joey, Carla and Becky, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a fine lady and a well respected lady and she will be missed
Nina Baysinger
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
She will truly be missed
Laura B England
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Dear Becky, Joe and family ,
Ms Willie was a lovely woman! What a blessing she was to
her community. Her legacy will always be a part of Marshall, AR.
Sincerely, Laura England
Eddie, and Kathy Morrison
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
We send you all our love, deepest sympathy, and prayers. She was a nice lady, and everyone loved her.
David and Melissa Smith
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family! Willie will be greatly missed!
Pat Holley Halsted
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Prayers of peace and comfort for your entire family
Charles Hamilton
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Wow what a true lady, she was a special woman that loved her family, I always felt the love around her and we shared the Hamilton name and blood line , she will be missed by all that knew her prayers for the family
Bruce Stewart
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
My prayers for the family and the many who are mourning her loss.
Barbara Smith
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Willie Pruitt family. She was a very special lady. She has touched everyone's life whoever attended Marshall. She was always there to help no matter what. She was a mentor to everyone. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. You are all in my; thoughts and prayers. May God Bless each one of you during this difficult time.
Rick and Janice Horton
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Carla, Becky, Joey…we are so sorry for the grief and loss you are feeling. Your mom was special to multitudes of students and friends, young and old. Can you just imagine all the lives she has touched and all the great memories they have of your mom. As you think of and talk about your memories of your precious mother, we pray for you to find some peace and comfort during your time of sorrow and grief.
Josephine perry
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
My prayers are with the family. She was a special lady and will be missed by all.
Karen Coolidge
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
She was the heart and soul of MHS for many years...she was loved by many and I was one of them.
Judy Harris
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
So blessed to have know this amazing woman. Such a gift to all ♥️
Stephana Loyd
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Your Momma was a precious lady. She and your Dad raised a beautiful family. I was blessed to have her in my life.
Tammy Deckard
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
I always enjoyed visiting with Ms Willie on the phone, at the admin building or at ballgames. Her dedication to our school district was admirable.
Prayers for the entire family!
James and Jeri White
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Our deepest sympathy
Pam Cannada
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Willie touched so many lives, she was so well thought of and will be missed by many. Prayers are sent up for you all at this difficult time.
Gunner Evenson
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Joey and Jacy.
I'm so sorry for the passing of your mother/Grandmother. Nothing I say will make it easier however I'm praying for you all during this time and I pray that you guys find the strength you all need to get through this.
Best Regards
Kay Balentine Knight
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
I loved working g in the bookstore with WillieMae back in The 60's. She was a precious lady who will be missed by all who knew her!
My heart felt condolences to her family!
Kay Balentine
Lori hubbard cossey
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
She touched everyones lives with love. It was always a happy day when seeing her
Albert & Anna Maze
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Praying God gives you comfort knowing she is with him now and waiting on each of you. She was a great lady and be missed by many.
Brenda (Bryan) Dishaw
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Joey and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Miss Willy's passing. She was a wonderful Lady. She always had a smile on her face and was happy to help you. My thought and prayers are with you and your famliy.
Debbie Ackerson
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Julie Hubbard
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
To the entire family, and especially to Becky ❤️, what a wonderful legacy left by Willie Mae. She touched almost every student who passed through our schools and she is a part of all of our memories. Willie Mae live a life to be celebrated and remembered. My sympathy to each of you in the loss of another great one from home.
Sherrill Jackson Watts
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Always loved Ms Willie. She was a classic lady. Prayers for all.
Sally Wilson
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
what a special lady and what a great worker to the school❤️🙏❤️
Ben and Judy Baker
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family! Willie was a special person and will b missed. God bless each of you!
Betty and Barnes
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Ms Willie was a beautiful lady, inside and out. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love to each of you.
Peggy Adams
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Please know that the family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
James and Gayle Tilley
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Pruitt family has our deepest sympathy during this time of loss of your mother, grandmother, great grandmother and others. May you have comfort and peace as you recall sweet memories of Willie. God Bless each one of you!
Rhonda Sullins Rowlett
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Best neighbor ever. I was 5 and Reta was 2 when we moved to Pruitt Dr. We Love your family and are praying for you all. Willie Mae will be missed and we were so blessed to have her in our lives.
Rhonda and Reta
Julie Netland
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss praying for your family
Tammy Tennyson
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Willie Mae is a precious lady. She is in a lot of our childhood memories and loved by so many. So glad I got to see and talk to her a few times in recent past. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Drewry
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
A treasured friend and a wonderful lady. May God's love comfort her family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Edna Jean Treat
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Sally Ragland
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
♥️ beautiful lady
Leslie Jennings-Harper
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Mrs. Sullivan and Pruitt Family
Ms. Willie Mae left a beautiful legacy behind, and we're so blessed to see so much of her spirit shining in you. So rarely in life, we meet someone as special as her. I pray for all the comfort during this grief that follows with the loss of a mother. Your family is so loved.
Billy B Wallis
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Joey, Becky, Carla and family, Fonda and I offer our condolences for the loss of Willie Mae. I pray the peace and comfort for God cover all of you. Willie lived a good and long life and I know you were lucky to have her. Heaven is closer and sweeter every day. Love you all
Mike and Peggy Harris
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Willie Mae's family and friends.