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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Harriet V.
Pruett
November 12, 1937 – October 11, 2006
Obituary
Harriet V. Pruett, age 68, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and child of God, died Wednesday, October 11, at home. She was born November 12, 1937 in Chicago. She was a longtime resident of Wheaton, and formerly of Glen Ellyn.
Harriet was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton where she served as an elder, as a Stephen's Minister, and was also a participant in the Logos program. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, tennis, golf, running, and skiing. She loved to go biking with her grandchildren. She never lost a love of learning, and finished her college degree when she was 53 years old.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Richard; her two children, Vance (Matt) Hanifen of Atlanta, GA, and Chuck (Pat) Pruett of Huntley, IL; two grandchildren, Kate and Keegan Hanifen; and her aunt, Anna Leake of Mt. Juliet, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Helen Barbour.
A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, October 15, at 3:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, at the corner of Jefferson and Ellis. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 500 NE Spanish River Blvd., Suite 8, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Harriet was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton where she served as an elder, as a Stephen's Minister, and was also a participant in the Logos program. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, tennis, golf, running, and skiing. She loved to go biking with her grandchildren. She never lost a love of learning, and finished her college degree when she was 53 years old.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Richard; her two children, Vance (Matt) Hanifen of Atlanta, GA, and Chuck (Pat) Pruett of Huntley, IL; two grandchildren, Kate and Keegan Hanifen; and her aunt, Anna Leake of Mt. Juliet, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Helen Barbour.
A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, October 15, at 3:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, at the corner of Jefferson and Ellis. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 500 NE Spanish River Blvd., Suite 8, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
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