Ruby J. Pruiett, 76, Bois D’Arc, Mo. passed away in her home December 11, 2009. She was born February 19, 1933 in Oakville, Iowa. She graduated from Oakville High School. She was a garment worker and homemaker. She married Junior Pruiett on January 6, 1951. She always enjoyed gardening. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Junior B. Pruiett; mother and father; five brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her children; Danny and Connie Pruiett, Kansas, David and Jackie Pruiett, Springfield, Debbie and James Courtois, Bois D’Arc; four grandchildren, Billy Pruiett, Lori Pruiett, Jeremy Courtois, Deena Thomas; eight great-grandchildren; sisters Faye Lauderbach, Ohio, Penny Allen, Texas, Mary Richeral, Iowa; many nieces and nephews and many friends over the years. There will be a graveside service December 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. in Clear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, December 13, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Compassus.