Barbara Lee Pruitt

Name: Visitation
Start: 03/12/2024 10:00 AM
End: 03/12/2024 11:00 AM
Location: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home

August 8, 1930 — March 8, 2024

Barbara Lee Pruitt, 93, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 8, 2024 at Hickory Point Christian Village.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will be held at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL.

Barbara was born on August 8, 1930 to LaFonda Everett Sparks and Clella Cleone Spelbring Sparks in Milmine, IL. She grew up on a farm in Piatt County until moving to Decatur during junior high school.

She married Harold Pruitt on December 14, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2008. She was a homemaker who cherished her role as wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family was everything to her. From a young age she loved music and dancing, a lifelong pleasure. She was especially known and loved for her infectious laugh and outgoing nature. She lived a long and happy life, giving and receiving unlimited love.

Barbara is survived by her daughters Rebecca Pruitt of Springfield, IL, and Sheryl Korthals and son-in-law Larry Korthals of Decatur, IL grandchildren Brandon Korthals of Decatur, IL and Lisa Repper (Chris) of Germantown Hills, IL and great grandchildren Crawford Korthals, Harrison Repper, and Felicity Repper.

Barbara was predeceased by her brother, Wayne Sparks and sister, Arlene Waller.

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