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Hilda Pruitt Obituary

Hilda Faye Pruitt of Horn Lake, MS was born December 25, 1944 in Helena, AR to Arthur Sanford & Ella Mae Atkinson. Her faith became sight on June 13, 2025. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed Pruitt; son, Allen Pruitt; brothers, Johnny and Horace Atkinson; sisters, Lee Slavens and Lula Shepard. Hilda leaves behind her children, Arthur & Linda Pruitt, Nancy & Randy Talbert, Natalie & David Hatton & Andy Pruitt, sisters Ruby Atkinson & Billie Rigsby, grandchildren Matthew & Skylar, Hunter, Blake and Randi Jo, Madison and Austin, Brett & Katie, Zack & Kaitlynn, Nathan, Ethan and two great grandchildren, Liam & Kade as well as a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, etc. Hilda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Hilda Faye Pruitt, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Jun. 17, 2025.

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Jun

20

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Forest Hill Funeral Home - Midtown

1661 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38106

Jun

20

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Forest Hill Funeral Home - Midtown

1661 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38106

Jun

20

Interment

3:30 p.m.

Forest Hill Cemetery South

2545 East Holms Road, Memphis, TN 38118

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1661 S. Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38106

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