Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby Obituary
Gilda Vaughn Whitaker Pruitt, 82, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice House of Cleveland County on January 3, 2026, following an extensive illness.
Born on November 3, 1943, in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Vaughn Whitaker and Kathryn Hardin...
Gilda was my friend for over 30 years. Words cannot express the things we shared during those years and the memories we made. I will honor her forever in my memories and in my heart.
Fredis Hamrick
January 15, 2026 | Ellenboro, NC | Friend
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Gilda and I were at GWU at the same time. She was a very sweet lady. She was always kind to others. Your family is in my prayers.
Janice Morton
January 10, 2026 | Shelby, NC | Friend
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I'm saddened by the loss of precious Gilda. She and I were classmates at Number Three High School. She was always kind, elegant, loving, and compassionate toward everyone. She was a Dear Friend and will be sorely missed. My prayers are for peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Linda (Allen) Elrod
January 09, 2026 | Rock Hill, SC | Classmate
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I worked with Gilda at Kemet for years. I will forever be grateful to her for all she did to help me advance in my career. She was an amazing woman and will be missed deeply.
Angie Houser
January 08, 2026 | Clover, SC | Coworker
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Gilda was a friend to me and my husband when we moved to Moss Lake in 2003. She was very involved in so many places in the Shelby community. My involvement in bridge at the Senior Center started with Gilda's encouragement. We used to walk together in the Heritage Lane neighborhood in Shelby. I will always remember her kindness and grace in our relationship. Love and prayers, Anne Rhodes
Anne Rhodes
January 07, 2026 | Shelby, NC | Friend
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Condolences and blessings to Jon and his family. A beautiful life and memories.
Robert Folk
January 07, 2026 | Charlotte, NC | Friend
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Dear Jon and Margaret, please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Even to someone like us who did not know Jon’s mum personally, it is clear from her story that she lived a life filled with kindness, purpose, and love for her family and community. We’re sure she much have touched many lives. We hope you will take comfort in the beautiful memories you shared with her. We are thinking of you and wishing you all the best during this difficult time. With lots of love from Australia,...
Andrea & Daniel Fine/Markovich
January 06, 2026 | Friend
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Praying for the family. So sorry for your loss.
Karen Morrison
January 05, 2026 | Charlotte, NC
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked at Kemet Electronics and Gilda was very kind and sweet. Prayers for God’s peace, comfort, and strength for her family and friends.✝