Shirley Bryan Pruitt, age 83, of Hector, passed to her Heavenly home, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 12, 1940, in Hector, to Whit and Jenetta Frances "Nettie" Millikin Bryan.

Shirley was a lifetime resident of Hector where she attended school, graduating in 1960. On February 2, 1962, she married the love of her life, Billy Harold Pruitt. She attended Hector Freewill Baptist Church and proudly displayed her Christian faith. She worked many years at the International Shoe Company in Russellville and later worked for St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and Hector School District, where she retired. She enjoyed crocheting, painting, gardening and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren and other family members. The care she had for everyone was evident in her actions, always saying, "I Love You," as someone would leave her presence.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Billy Harold Pruitt; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda and Leonard Taylor, Sybil and Randall Tucker, Jewel and Jewel Bohanan and Gladys Bryan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David Harold and Heather Pruitt of Atkins; a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Jeff Hall of Russellville; three grandchildren, Hunter Hall, Karis Pruitt and Karli Pruitt; a special pet goldfish, Feisty; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Hector Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jeremy Mathis and the Rev. Jerry Burris officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service in Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Friday, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Leon "Pete" Taylor, Frankie Pruitt, Blake Wright, Richard Rackley, Mike Bartlett, and Braden Colburn.

Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Rackley and James Bratton.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.