Dolores Jene Pruitt, 87, of Humble, TX, passed away on April 27, 2024. She was born in Houston, Texas to parents, Lawrence and Vivian Francis on April 10, 1937. She married Jesse James Pruitt on December 6, 1953 in Houston, Texas.
Dolores was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She participated in a variety of church and community activities including the Women’s Missionary Union, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Huffman PTA, and Ladies Auxiliary of the Houston Fire Department. She was known for her cooking and anyone who dropped by was always welcome to fix themselves a plate. She created a home that welcomed everyone and it was always full of joy and laughter. She was an expert at crochet, needlepoint, scrapbooking, cardmaking, and many other crafts. She was always willing to teach anyone who took an interest in learning. Dolores will remain in our hearts.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, J.J. Pruitt; mother, Vivian Francis; father, Lawrence Francis; sister, Edith Camilla Francis; brother, Jeffery Francis; and sister, Laura Lewman.
Dolores is survived by her children, Mike Pruitt and his wife Angela, Sharon Shipstead and her husband Jim, and Darla J. Pruitt; grandchildren, Patrick Pruitt and his wife Kandice, and Hillary Pruitt; great-grandchildren, Renee and Drew Pruitt; siblings, Edward Francis and his husband Stephen Hader; sister-in-law, Nelda Giles; brother-in-law, Dan Pruitt and his wife Kay; and numerous family members and friends.
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