Ruth Marlene Willis Pringle, 68, of Dunnellon, passed away Friday April 19, 2024, at Hospice of Marion County Cates House in Ocala.
She will be remembered for her loving care of the many students she nurtured while serving as principal of The West Coast Christian School in Crystal River.
Mrs. Pringle was predeceased by her husband Jeffrey L. Pringle, parents R.H. and Montez Willis, her brother Gary Willis and her grandson Tyler James Pringle. She is survived by her children; Gary and Laree Pringle, grandchildren; Jake Pringle, Ayden Pringle, Rebecca Hicks and Jessica Martinez, her sisters; Brenda Goddard, Cheryl Lawson (Vance), brothers; Rev. Raymond Willis (Cindy) and Ronald Willis (Sharon), along with several nieces and nephews.
She is loved and will be missed!
A celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m., Friday May 3 at The First Baptist Church of Crystal River. Strickland Funeral Home and Crematory of Crystal River assisted the family with arrangements.
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Beverly Howard
May 4, 2024
Mrs. Pringle´s celebration of life was a beautiful tribute to a life given away in service of others.
Praying for all who have suffered a great loss in her passing.
Mike and Beverly Howard
Phyllis Akins
April 28, 2024
Rebecca, Jessica and Gary.. we are so sorry for your loss!! We´ll always remember your Mom taking care of our Jeremy at West Coast Christian School. Love you, Phyllis and Bryant Akins
Phyllis Akins
April 28, 2024
Marlene, I will be forever grateful to you for helping my son Jeremy graduate from high school 18 years ago. You will be missed, we love you and know you are much happier with Jesus!!
Lyman Strickland & the Staff of Strickland Funeral Home
April 27, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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