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Shawn E. Pruitt

Shawn Pruitt Obituary

Shawn E. Pruitt, age 42, of Maidens, Va., departed this life on January 10, 2003. Survivors include her husband, O.J. Pruitt Jr.; a stepson, Jay Pruitt; brother, Keith R. Herzwurm and his wife, Courtney J.; two stepsisters, Lisa Herzwurm and Karen Johnson; her stepmother, Shirley Herzwurm; and her stepfather, Bob Childress. Shawn was an avid Horse Lady, a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and was very active with the State Fair of Virginia. She furnished and drove the State Fair horse hitch in parades and was a regular participant in the Field Days of the Past. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2003 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2003 from Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Rd. Interment will follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Goochland Rescue Squad #5.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Shawn Pruitt

17 Entries

Jimmy & Diane Kennedy

January 14, 2003

We were so sorry to hear about the death of your wife. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Les & Joyce Carlton

January 13, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the Pruitt family.

Les & Joyce Carlton

Freida Faye Baker

January 13, 2003

When I received the news, I was quite shocked. I enjoyed driving the team of horses (Ben and Big Sun) that accompanied the Strawberry Roam horses. It was enjoyable to be part of some happy times.

My deepest sympathy to your family.

Joanna and Paul Nuckols

January 13, 2003

May God be with you and your family in your time of loss. Paul and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Shawns memory will live forever in all our hearts.

Marcia Strong Pounds

January 13, 2003

Shawn,

You are my Hero:Nothing could ever get you down-Your laughter at anything life could throw at you, your laughter at me, at yourself, at life itself!!! How I will miss that-from the first days at SuperHorse Stables when my Clara was only five years old and you were patient with her, taught her, gave her jobs "of imporatnce" and helped make her the well-rounded person she is. Thank you for being my friend and sharing yourself with me and my daughter-for taking care of us as well as our horses and for always having time for a friend, an animal, a stranger, and for loving me. I know you are with the Lord-I guess he has horses that need your expert care now. I will never forget you.

Wayne and Theresa Smith

January 13, 2003

May God comfort you during this difficult time. Shawn will be missed greatly.

Connie, Donnie, Jennifer, and Katelyn Hardaway

January 12, 2003

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Pruitt family over the loss of our dear friend Shawn. We were blessed everyday to have known her, love her, and be loved by her. We will remember her always.

Debbie BULL

January 12, 2003

Shawn never knew a stranger. The first day I met her she came riding across the pasture and said Hi Girl....I said "hi girl" back to her! She said my name is Shawn. What great day to be riding. I knew I was going to really like this girl. She became a dear friend and riding buddy. She always had the brightest glow about life. So energetic and happy. I'll miss you girl!

Dianne Little

January 12, 2003

My deepest symypathy to you and your family. My sister, Connie Hardaway, spoke so kindly of Shawn, and I know she will miss her friendship greatly.

Dianne Little

Mark & Kim Clifford

January 12, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cathette Plumer

January 12, 2003

This was a total shock when I heard the news about Shawn. She will be missed by all of us.

Rebecca Hudson

January 12, 2003

Sorry to hear of your loss I am one of the remaining children of Wallace W. Pruitt of Wilsons VA

horace edwards

January 12, 2003

my deepest sympathy to O. J. and family......warmest regards, horace

Mary Stuart Smith

January 12, 2003

I was surprised by Shawn's untimely and unexpected death. She was an attractive and outgoing person. In my most recent conversation with Shawn in the Steward School carpool line, she immediately inquired about my son's health as he had recently been hospitalized. I felt that she was a caring and concerned person about other people. I am very sorry for her husband and my son's classmate, Jay.

Elaine Neal

January 12, 2003

I'm so very sorry to hear of Shawn's passing. I remember her from the days of Superhorse Stables. She was a superb rider whose abilities I always envied.

May God comfort you now. You know you'll see her again.

Lisa Stutzman

January 12, 2003

Oh My Dear Friend how I will miss you...I still can't believe you are gone. My heart is breaking, but you shared with me your belief in God so I know now you are in a better place.

I don't know how I will face this year without you beside me in the show pen, but this year I will ride for you.

I know I am blessed to have known you and to have called you my friend. I will think of you always and the great times we had. Your smile and zest for life will always be with me. Thank you for sharing yourself with me.

I Love You My Friend.

Cindie Willoughby

January 12, 2003

Dear OJ and Jay

I will miss our Shawn more than life. What an unexpected terrible day. I will never stop loving her and will miss her happy, upbeat, spirit. She gave all of us so much. Please love and care for her babies as they were her life - you know. You two had the best, albeit short lived, gift God could ever give you and you can be joyous for that.

Cindie Willoughby

Shepp Willoughby

Arlo and Cookie - the horses

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