Obituary
Guest Book
Linda Roberts Pruett, age 80, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, October 16, 2023 at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home.
Linda was born Tuesday, December 29, 1942 in Cleveland County to the late Otha Roberts and Lillie Mae Edwards Roberts. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, class of 1962. Linda was a faithful member of Florence Baptist Church. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved cooking for and taking care of her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Vincent Roberts and a granddaughter, Lindsey Robbins.
Those left to treasure her memory include her loving husband of fifty-six years, Glenn Pruett; daughters, Ronda Pruett of Forest City and Michelle Bumgardner (Barry) of Rutherfordton; grandchildren, Jill Robbins, Ryan Bumgardner (Hilari) and Hunter Bumgardner (Lane); great grandchildren, Jamison Robbins, Cohen Bumgardner, Charley Kate Bumgardner and Dutton Bumgardner.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 20th at Florence Baptist Church with Reverend Daniel Selman officiating. Interment will follow in Cool Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to Florence Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 S. Broadway, Forest City, NC 28043.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043
Sponsored by Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services.

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more