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Obituary For Phyllis LaJune Pruitt Harris

MRS. PHYLLIS LaJUNE PRUITT HARRIS - Age 63, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. She was born on September 18, 1955 to the late Joel Pruitt and Elizabeth Gay Pruitt. Phyllis was a member of Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church and a graduate of Cass High School Class of 1973. She was employed for many years as a bank teller. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ora Lee Brown, Marie Pruitt, and two brothers, John R, Pruitt and Joel Herman Pruitt.

Survivors are her two sons, DeWayne Washington, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia and Quincy (Taia) Harris of Cartersville, Georgia; four grandchildren, Nasir, Xavier, Ari and Titan Harris; sister, Deborah Johnson of Cartersville, Georgia; brother, Kenneth (Debra) Woodard of Fayetteville, Georgia; aunts, Roberta Rasberry of Jacksonville, Florida, Thelma Gay of Cartersville, and Estelle Hardy of Atlanta, Georgia; uncle, Willie (Rowena) Gay of Indiana; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Homegoing Service will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1 Mount Olive St., Cartersville, Georgia 30120, with Pastor Randy Livsey and other Ministers officiating. Her remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Saturday after 11:00 A.M. and the family will receive friends at the church one hour before service. Interment, Oak Hill Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mrs. Phyllis LaJune Pruitt Harris at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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To the family and friends: please, accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. You can find comfort in the Bible account found at John 11; Jesus said to her: “Your brother will rise.” Martha said to him: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life". Please find more information about this beautiful promise at jw.org.

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To the Family: My condolences to all of you. May the memories you shared together and the promises found at John 6:40 and Acts 24:15 provide comfort at such a difficult time. All of God’s promises will be fulfilled, so look to the future with confidence. W. J., Petersburg, VA

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Our heartfelt condolences to the family. May beautiful memories of Phyllis,and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, be a source of comfort. Faye and Donald Jones

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To the Family. Our sympathy. In Paradise, Jesus will fulfill his role as ‘the resurrection and the life.’ ‘There is going to be a resurrection.’ John 11:25; Acts 24:15 - RH, Queens, N.Y.

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So sorry for you loss, praying God will comfort and strengthen you all!

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Sending our condolences to the family. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion...Psalm 145:8

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You will truly be missed down here,but until we meet again may God keep you...The Jewell Family

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Prayers on Angel wings to the family. Phyllis was a beautiful person and her smile would light up a room. May God send a Comforter to each and every family member as well as anyone she touched with her love and kindness. Fly with the Angels Phyllis. The Durham & Robinson Family

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Sending condolences and prayers to the family...

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Love and prayers to the entire family. Never forget that GOD is a GOD of all comfort. I am blessed to have known Phyllis and worked with her in banking. Cherish your memories and thank GOD for every year that you had this sweet, kind and loving lady. Daisy McMickens

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Phyllis and I were co-workers for many years in the banking industry. She had a sweet and bubbly personality and will be missed. May she forever rest in the bosom of the Lord. Love, Alfreda J. Sullivan & Family

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Our Heartfelt Prayers, Love, and Condolences are with the Harris, Washington, Woodard and Pruitt Family. May the LORD give you HIS Blessed Assurance, Peace, Understanding, Love, Comfort and Strength during your hour of sadness. Sister Phyllis loving, kind, sweet and caring memories will forever be a joy to our hearts and spirits. Love, Pastor Louise Young Harris and The Queen Chapel Methodist Church, Kingston, GA.

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Going to miss you . We were classmates of 1973 , even though we didn't see each other much we were still friends. Rest In Peace no more pain and suffering. Virginia Morris and Sons

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Our heart felt prayers and condolences are with you and your family at this time. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Love, Tequia (Pritchett) Horton and family.

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Rest in peace Sweet princess in Gods arms. From The Davenport and Petty Familes.

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We send our Sincere condolences to the Family at this time, Praying that the Lord will strengthen you and comfort you. Phyllis was always sweet loving caring, strong, & courageous! Rest in Peace Phyllis Sincerely, John W & Christine Brown and Family

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Ms. Phyllis touched so many lives for the good. I’m grateful I had the chance to know her. Praying that you’ll find comfort in your memories. Love, Calvin & Angela Cooley & Family

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My Condolences to the Family . Sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you peace, comfort, joy and all that you need at this time and forever. Much Love to you all. Donna ( Fowler ) Linley

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She is my godmother and a wonderful person. I was her baby girl and she always took me places and always cared for me and my grandmother. I’m going to miss mama ( Godmama) so much. I love you big brother and I’m here if you ever need me. Love your baby girl

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My heart goes out to the family. Phyllis and I developed a friendship at the bank before becoming church members. We also have in common the Gay family. She is a remarkable person and will truly be missed.

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Our prayers are with you and your family. Praying that God will strengthen & comfort you during this most difficult time. Phyllis will truly be missed by all who had the privilege to know her. Her smile,kindness & caring heart will live on forever. Love,Leon & Polly Pritchett & family

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To the Family, Our condolences and prayers are with you. Lori and Emberley Robinson

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