Ethel A Pruitt

Ethel A. Pruitt, 92, of Danville IL, passed away at 11:15 am on Friday March 15, 2013 at the Vermilion Manor Nursing Home in Danville IL. She was born on July 15, 1920 to Ora and Nellie (Cox) Brown in Humbolt IL. She married Harold Myers on March 6, 1936, they were later divorced. She Married Arnold Pruitt on October 27, 1967, they were later divorced. Ethel is survived by her daughters - Mary Cordrey of Danville, Dean (Ken Yearyean) Summitt of Riverside CA., Helen Pate of Westville, and Carol Washkun of Dixon TX.; grandchildren - Ethel (Larry) Kingore, Carol (Frank) Weidler, James (Dina) Summitt, Edward Allen (Diane) Pate, Donna Marie (Jeff) Williamson, Ronald (Missy) Pate, Windy, Kelly, Debbie K., Harold "Scooter" Myers and Amanda; sisters - Alma Jane Lovett and Neoma Wright; and many loving great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Frank Myers; brothers Joseph Thomas and Leslie Brown; sisters Leitha Phillips, Viola Reffeitt and Cora Anderson; and previous husbands. Ethel dedicated her life to taking care of others. An avid reader and great cook she enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, looking after her garden, and she loved her pet bird Frankie. First and foremost Ethel was a woman who loved spending time with her family and took great pride in her children, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. A celebration of Ethel's life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home in Danville with Pastor Ford of Abundant Life Church officiating and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to services from 9:00 to 11:00 on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville. Condolences may be left at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com