Wilma Overton Pruitt
April 30, 1923 ~ April 9, 2011
Wilma Overton Pruitt of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully at Stewart Health Center of Springmoor on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at the age of 87. She was born April 30, 1923 in Granville County. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Bryant and Annie Lee Overton, Oxford, N.C.
She graduated from Oxford High School and worked as a dental assistant to Dr. Campbell DDS as well as Abbott Laboratories where she retired. Wilma was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and was a celebrated southern cook known for her dinner parties and great cakes.
Wilma was a member of Englewood Baptist Church that she loved dearly. She was an active member of the church, WMU President, Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Robert Pruitt. Left to cherish her loving memory are her three daughters: Sandra Pruitt Fisher and Stephen Fisher of Knightdale, NC, Patricia Pruitt Teal and Truman Teal of Charlotte, NC and Robbie Pruitt Woody and Scott Woody of Raleigh, NC. Wilma was blessed with five grandchildren: Weale and Lindsay Fisher of Raleigh, Carly Teal of Charlotte, NC and Andrew and Hannah Woody of Raleigh, NC.
The family would like to thank all those who cared for her at the Sterling House of Rocky Mount, NC and Stewart Health Center of Springmoor, Raleigh, NC in her final years.
The funeral service will be held at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 2:00 pm officiated by Dr. Michael Cloer and Reverend Ricky Sorie. A graveside service will immediately follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Oxford, NC. The family will receive friends Monday evening, April 11, 2011 from 7-8:30 pm at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 South Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
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Joe and I really loved Wilma. We enjoyed our trips to Rocky Mount to visit with her. She always treated us as special guests with all her fine cooking and taking us places. She loved her church and all the functions she attended. She was very proud of her three daughters and their families. She had many wonderful friends,too. We will all miss her so much. We love you,Wilma! Love,Mary and Joe
Not every person you meet makes an impression on you,but Aunt Wilma was not one of those people! To say Wilma was a force of nature would be an understatement. From a very young age I was amazed at Wilma’s energy and true zeal for living. I must say I also remember her for her outstanding cooking. Anything Paula Deen does, Wilma could have done better and faster! She also had a true gift for making people feel loved. My daughter,Megan,only got to meet Wilma once,when we visited Rocky Mount for Robbie’s wedding,but she thought Wilma was great. Upon telling her of Wilma’s passing, Megan said Heaven will be a better place to be now. I certainly second that sentiment. Enjoy Heaven Wilma. Your niece,Joanne Jolley