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ARCADIA, LA - Rosa Pruitt Smalling was born March 24, 1950, in Spartanburg, SC, and passed away March 11, 2011. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC.
Rosa is preceded in death and welcomed by her parents James and Ruth Edmunds Pruitt, brothers Carroll T. Pruitt and Jim Pruitt and by her sister Evelyn Pruitt Toney.
She is survived by her daughters, Rosemary and her husband Richard Grimm of Arcadia, LA and Kristi and her husband Chuck Burton of Athens, LA, brothers, Donald G. Pruitt of SC, Jerry Pruitt of SC and Wilbur Pruitt of NC, sister Joy Jackson of SC, and by granddaughters Sarah Faith Grimm, Kristin B. Riggs, Alex Crane and Charli N. Pate. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who will greatly miss her.
Rosa worked for over twenty years in accounting for ConAgra. She was an avid flower gardener who loved nothing more than spending time outdoors. She also loved to travel. Her favorite places were the beach and the Carolinas. She loved life and adored her family.
Graveside services will be held for Rosa Pruitt Smalling, 61, at Hurricane Cemetery, on March 17, 2011. Rev. Don Woodard will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
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Kristi Burton
March 24, 2012
Happy birthday to my wonderful mother! I miss you more than you will ever know! Love you always and forever ....Kristi
Brenda Shropshire
April 11, 2011
Rosemary and Kristi my heart goes out to you in your loss. I'm sure you don't remember me but I remember 2 sweet pretty little girls. Bobby and I were close to your parents 30 some years ago but have never forgotten all of you. May your pain ease quickly.
younger days! :)
Kristi Burton
March 30, 2011
Missing you so much!
Jane Langford-Lolley
March 21, 2011
Rosa omg! I'll never forget you. I worked with her at Con-Agra in Farmerville, LA. You were the one that hired me and gave me a job there and lots of experience. You were a very smart and caring person and loved to party with the very best. You will be missed.
Jane
Lisa Gaston
March 21, 2011
Rosemary and Kristi,
You probably don't remember me but I worked with your Mom at Conagra. I just found out today that Rosa passed. It brought tears to my eyes. So sorry for your loss! I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Donna Pruitt Sexton
March 20, 2011
Ilove you aunt Rosie and I'm gonna miss you very much you were always there for us when we needed you and i remember when me and Kathy use to babysit Rosemary and Kristi for you and we had the best time with those kids and i pray they will have peace in the days ahead and hold all their memories close to theirs hearts,i will surely miss you,I Love you aunt Rosie
Gina Britt
March 20, 2011
It is always hard to lose a family member, but a mother is even harder. Kristi and Rosemary..you and your families are in my thoughts and Prayers. I will always remember Aunt Rosa's smile, laugh, hearing her sing and play whatever instrument she had at hand.
Melissa Smith
March 20, 2011
Kristi, I was so sorry to hear about your mom...know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know it doesn't seem like it now, but you will make it through this..you are a strong person!!! love you girl!
Kristi Burton
March 20, 2011
You were a bright light and the world is a little less brighter without your glow!
Darlene Williams -Jones
March 18, 2011
I am sad for the loss of Rosa, in our teenage years we were close and had a lot of fun together! She always had a smile, never met a stranger, always made you feel welcome.
God Bless the family in your time of loss. Love you Rosa!
James Siler
March 17, 2011
We will all miss ya Rosa...Now you know all things and have peace and happiness forever...Love ya...
Donna Pruitt Sexton
March 16, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
March 16, 2011
"If an able-bodied man dies can he live again, for the work of your hand you will have a yearning. My condolences go out to your family during your time of loss.
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