Ruby Ellen Chapman Pruitt Woody

Ruby Ellen Chapman Pruitt Woody, 85, of Morganton, NC passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. She was born February 25, 1932 in Burke County, NC and was the daughter of the late Robert Furman Chapman and Minnie Wright Chapman. Ruby was a member of Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. Ruby was an avid pianist and played at church for many years. She loved having family get togethers and was no doubt the one in charge.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edison Pruitt; daughter, Ella Josephine McFarland; brothers, John, Clyde, and Odean Chapman; sister, Charlene Chapman Pruitt; and niece, Bonnie Pruitt Freedale.
She is survived by her children, Alvin Pruitt and wife, Patsy, Howard Pruitt, Perry Pruitt and wife, Angela, Mike Pruitt and wife, Edyth, and Brenda Pruitt Dionne and husband, Willard; nieces and nephews, that she raised as her own children, Dorothy Cook, Clyde Pruitt, Glen Pruiett and wife, Connie, and Faye Hamby and husband, Phillip; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. The service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2018 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Webb officiating. Burial will follow in Chapman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehab, 107 Magnolia Dr., Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.