Evelyn Pruett, age 80, of Springfield, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in St. John’s Hospital. She was born August 7, 1930 in Rogersville, Mo., to Oda and Zella (Whitaker) Brake.
She was a member of the Church of Restoration. Evelyn loved to sew and crochet. She always enjoyed going on rides to see the country.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oda and Zella Brake; husband, Audie Pruett; and three brothers, Earnest James Brake, Lewis J. Brake, and Elza Brake.
She is survived by her five children, Dewayne Pruett and wife, Juanita of Springfield, Roscoe Pruett and wife, Mary of the state of California, Linda D. Crouse and husband, Harry of Springfield, Vada Lee and husband, Steve of Viola, KS., and Nick Pruett and wife, Sandy of Springfield; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Chloie Jane Pruett of Ava; and beloved friend, James A. Blevins of Springfield.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2011, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Rev. Harry Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011 also in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.