Octavia L. Prunty, 42, of Warwick Landing Parkway, Newport News, VA departed from this life Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Newport News, VA. She was born December 30, 1980, to Lee Wayne Prunty and Louise Dalton Prunty.
Octavia graduated from Martinsville High School, class of 1998. She went on to attend National Business College, and graduate from nursing school in 2023. She was employed at Sentara Health Care as a patient access specialist. She was a faithful member of Divine Faith Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Elwood Prunty and Lillian Prunty.
Those left behind to cherish her memory include: her son Corwin L. Whitaker of the home; her fiancΓ© Corey Whitaker of the home; her father, Lee Wayne Prunty; her mother Louise Dalton Prunty of the home; maternal grandmother, Mozelle Dalton of Stanleytown, VA; two sisters, Monica (John) Hall of Richmond, VA and Cynthia (William) Prunty-Coleman of Danville, VA; one brother, Donald Prunty of Richmond, VA; best friend, Michele Draper; and a host of other family friends, and relatives.
A funeral service for Octavia will be held Friday, June 9, 2023, at 12 noon at Refuge Temple Ministries, Martinsville, VA, with Elder Marshall Wells, eulogist. The burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Hairston Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends at 408 5th street, Martinsville, VA from 11 a.m. until.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.
Sweet Moments was sent for Octavia L. Prunty - June 06, 2023
Our Condolences and Prayers For The Family. From Bobby and Mary Stockton
May the Lord God Almighty wrap His loving arms around this family! Keeping you all in our prayers ππ½ππ½ππ½
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the Prunty and Whitaker families during this difficult time. I pray that God will comfort your hearts and give you strength for the days ahead. Octavia was a great friend and will be greatly missed.
Yes, I have lighting two candles for Octavia L. Prunty was one of a kind. I think of her with lots of smiles and laughter along with her serious face. She left too soon but at the same time she made a huge mark on a lot of people lives. I send with all my heart huge hugs to her family my sympathy and condolences. For she would not want any tears just know she forever loves you. Dry the tears for she is no longer in pain but smiling down upon you all. Keep the happy memories in your thoughts. Clara Hampton
Clara Hampton
My condolence to the family of Octavia Prunty. She will be truly missed. I will miss her beautiful smile and pleasant personality. Octavia was a great coworker. Janice Clanton Sentara Port Warwick
Always a very sweet, special young lady. I know she will be greatly missed by everyone. Carolyn Brown
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Prunty family. Willie Mae and Peter Harris
Sending my condolences to the family from LaToya Sidney class of 19997
My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family...You will TRULY be missed my Friend, Rest Easy in your Heavenly Home. From Sheria Belcher
My Heartfelt Condolences to the Family...You will TRULY be missed my Friend, Rest Easy in your Heavenly Home
My heart goes out to the Prunty and Whitaker family. On behalf of our entire Team here at Sentara Port Warwick, please accept our deepest sympathies, your family is in our prayers.
Sending my condolences to the family from Augusta Georgia Agene Dawson
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.