Shirley Pruett

Shirley S. Pruett, 82, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with Jesus on September 20, 2020.  She was born to the late R. T. and Minnie Armstrong on May 18, 1938 in Ward, Arkansas.

Shirley was a retired seamstress.  She always made sure your belly and your soul were full.  She was a Mom or Granny to all.  Her home and her heart were open to everyone.

She is preceded in death by her husband Carroll Pruett; son Bryan Pruett; grandchildren, Tracy and Ashley Bayless and Christopher Pruett; great grandson Dylan Barnett; and one brother, David Kennison.

Shirley is survived by five children, Marlon Pruett, Debra Bayless, Rhonda Sutton, Brenda Ballard (Donny) and Elizabeth Cox; 20 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; sister Ida Mae Doolin; and many other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to help with funeral costs.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.  Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Open Arms Assembly of God, with burial in Apple Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to help with funeral costs. State of Arkansas COVID-19 directives: Face coverings required at all times.  Maintain social distancing.  Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home.  www.smithfamilycares.com