Marianne Pruett

Mrs. Marianne Jones Pruett, 85, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  Mrs. Pruett was born April 25, 1934 in Surry County, to the late Robert Posey and Lucille Simmons Jones.  Marianne is survived by her husband, Gary Pruett; a daughter, Gail Pruett Theard and her husband, Leo; a son, David Pruett and his wife, Kathy; a grandson, Trey Theard and his wife, LeeAnn, and their son, Chip; three granddaughters, Hollis Theard, Kellner Pruett, and Meg Pruett; and a sister, Margaret Jones Townsend and her husband, Jim.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pruett was preceded in death by a son, Paul Timothy Pruett.  Marianne graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1952 and Women’s College (now UNC-G) in 1954.  Until the decline of her health in recent years, Marianne had been very active in the life of the Moravian Church, both in Mount Airy and provincially, as well as being an active community citizen, wife, and mother.  A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Grace Moravian Church, 1401 North Main Street, Mount Airy, followed by a time for friends and family at the home of David and Kathy Pruett, 311 Howard Street, Mount Airy.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Moravian Church, 1401 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC  27030; or a charity of the donor’s choice.  A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Ridgecrest Retirement Community for the love and care shown to the entire Pruett family in the past several years.  Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the Pruett family.