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Kenya Buchanan-Pruitt Obituary
Kenya Faith Buchanan-Pruitt, 21, of Springfield, left this earth at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2016.
Kenya was born on July 21, 1995 in Springfield, the daughter of Kelly Pruitt Cade and Lance Cade.
Kenya was a fun, sweet, loving, unique, and witty person. She had a passion for poetry, especially writing poems for her grandma. Kenya also enjoyed cooking, baking, and taking pictures of herself. She had an outgoing spirit and loved spending time outdoors. Kenya loved her mom's cooking.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandma, Ruth Cravens; great-grandparents, Mary & Edward Pruitt; and several great-uncles.
She is survived by her mother, Kelly Pruitt Cade; a sister, Kinsey Pruitt; and her father, Lance Cade, all of Springfield; grandparents, Cindy Center, John and Mary Pruitt, all of Springfield, and Mary "Katie" Cade of Moberly, MO; great-grandfathers, Cecil Cravens and Jerome May, both of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Martin Woulfe officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702.
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Memories and Condolences
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Justyce
September 18, 2023
The most beautiful butterfly. I think about you so much girl I understand what they mean when they say gone not forgotten. You forever hold a special place in my heart. Continue to rest u gorgeous girl. Love you.
R.I.P.
~ Jane someone who cares
October 1, 2017
Continued prayers for the Family of Kenya.....
M J
September 17, 2016
Yet I did not know Kenya personally I know the lose of a family member,a friend and especially a child is one of the hardest loses to endure..I hope that the family stays strong and resilient through these grieving times..Though words will never bring Kenya back she is resting easy..To be absent from the body is to be present with Lord..God Bless
Jane
August 4, 2016
To Parents, Family and Friends of Kenya: Thank you for sharing your memories of this beautiful young woman. I never met Kenya and I am heartbroken for you to read about her passing. Please except my deepest condolences. You will sincerely be in my thoughts and prayers.
Let the Promises of Our Heavenly Father sustain you through this unimaginable difficult time. God Bless all of you...
Alva Cade-Scott
August 2, 2016
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Latonia Williams
July 30, 2016
I would like to send my condolences out to the family I pray that you will all find some peace remember that your daughter is no longer suffering she's in the heavens above and she is now watching over you all smiling down in you all. Try to hang in there God bless you and be with you in your time of mourning.
Susan Weller
July 29, 2016
Prayer to the family, may you find peace in the memories you have.
Jahmal Johnson
July 29, 2016
Jodi Oshesky
July 28, 2016
So sorry for the loss of your baby girl Kelly XOXO! Praying for you sweets!
Kim Harris
July 28, 2016
So very sorry for your loss Kelly. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Glenn & Carolyn Vancil
July 28, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss.We feel your pain. may god be with your familyat this time.
Jerry Payne
July 28, 2016
Lance, I know that this is a most difficult time for you and family and My prayers are with you. I pray that God Almighty will provide the comfort that is needed now and in the coming days, and that his love will envelop your family, warm your heart,and provide guidance through His most holy word.
Love and blessings.
Laya Red
July 27, 2016
We have to cherish every moment : You will forever be missed ... REST EASY BEAUTIFUL KENYA ❤
MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU : You just celebrated your 21st birthday 4 days ago : May the angels sing to you in the most joyous way. Happy birthday in heaven Kenya !
We will see you again in a FAMILY GATHERING up there !
It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, and a day to love them, but it takes an entire lifetime to forget them.
Amy Churchill-Frazier
July 27, 2016
Kelly- I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Jamie Burnett
July 27, 2016
Kelly and Family,
Sorry for your loss,
our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God Bless
Bri Grant
July 27, 2016
Cindy.. My prayers go out to you and your family... Me and you and Kenya shared plenty of laughs.... she will be missed!
Jennifer Salmon
July 27, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Kenya's passing. We have so many fond memories of her and Bobby at Blackhawk Elementary. She was a beautiful young person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob, Jennifer and Bobby Salmon
Lee Vancil
July 27, 2016
John there's nothing I can do or say to make it feel any better all I can say is I feel the sorrow in my heart for you love you John
S. C.
July 27, 2016
So many memories from when we were little. Rest in Peace, Kenya.
Valerie (Justyce Goleash's mom) Davis
July 27, 2016
Rest in peace Kenya. You are truly in a better place. Watch over your mom dad and sister and keep them strong. You are loved and will be missed by many!
July 27, 2016
Beautiful light of life
ifedayo sanni
July 26, 2016
Man This is crazy I remember meeting you sophomore year of highschool so beautiful so loving baby girl fly high I love you.
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