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Deborah Pruitt Obituary

Mrs. Deborah Allen Pruitt, 69, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Asheville NC.

The funeral will be held 4:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2019 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel 2133 Ebenezer Road Rock Hill. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Born in Rock Hill, wife to Preston Pruitt, the daughter of Robert Leslie Allen and Ethel Geraldine Mullis Allen of Rock Hill, SC. She is preceded in death by her son, Jason Palmer.

A graduate of Winthrop College in 1983, Masters in 1987, she taught school in Rock Hill schools and Pickens County schools.

A Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Guardian ad Litem in Transylvania County, NC. Serving the needs of children was her purpose. As an Artist she found inspiration in her family and her mountain she called home and loved with all her heart.

Survivors include her husband, her parents, daughter, Wendy Palmer Caughey (Jeff) of Cedar Mountain, NC; son, Tommy Palmer (Shelly) of Rock Hill; brothers, Buzzy Allen (Karen) and Kelly Allen (Christie) all of Rock Hill; grandchildren, Amber Edmonds, Brett Bess, Michael Dunn, Scott Palmer, and Bryson Bess; great grandchildren, Lee Helms III, Rylee and Aubree Edmonds, Devin Cusak, Braelyn Clenendin, and Brantley Bess.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made in Mrs. Pruitt's name to the charity of one's choice.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald on Oct. 8, 2019.

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Myra Bonner

October 15, 2019

I'm so sorry for the loss of Debbie. She was so happy and fun and talented! I've known her since we were in elementary school. Years later I taught her granddaughter Amber. My thoughts and prayers are with her family as you mourn her.

October 11, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie was my best friend in school and I loved her dearly as a friend and family member. Sorry I did not know about this earlier. May you find comfort and peace knowing the wonderful loving person that she was. Love and prayers! Dedee Branham Clark

Thomasena Cornwell

October 11, 2019

I'm so sorry for you loss I kept you in my prayers

Kathie Wright-Allen

October 10, 2019

I can still hear that infectious laugh of Deb's right now in my head.....always so happy....Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you...look up and smile at her in Heaven... love you all....

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2133 Ebenezer Road P.O. Box 37537, Rock Hill, SC 29732

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