Laura Bernice Pruett

Laura Bernice Pruett, 85 of Morganton, NC passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2023. Born on September 18, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Duckworth. Laura was a member of Missionary Ridge Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church. She was over the food service at WPCC and worked in the school system. Laura was a great cook, she loved working with her flowers and keeping up her garden. Laura loved her family dearly and thoroughly enjoyed retirement at the coast for 15 years with her husband. At the coast, they hosted family and friends, went fishing, gardening and tending to her flowers. Laura also loved traveling with her family and church family.

Laura is survived by her daughters, Donna Pruett Shirley (Phil) and Kathy Pruett Buff (Jeff); sister, Sara Buff (Frank); grandsons, Jake Wilson and Leighton Shirley; great-grandchild, Maisie Nova Wilson.

In addition to her parents, Laura is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Pruett; son, Phillip Andrew Pruett; brother, Howard Duckworth.

The family will receive friends from 2pm until 3pm, Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Grace Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3pm in the church with the Rev. Marty Bess officiating. Burial will follow at Missionary Ridge Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Missionary Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or Grace Baptist Church Building Fund.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.