Mettie Josephine Fredell Pruitt, 85, of 6722 Casar Rd., Lawndale, went home
to be with the Lord Friday September 16, 2016 at home after a courageous
battle with cancer. She was a very loving and caring lady and her family was
her pride and joy. She enjoyed her flowers, bird watching and crafts. The
family was truly blessed to have such a great role model.

Born July 7, 1931 in Catawba County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph
Henry Fredell and Essie Louellen Wortman Fredell. She was retired from
Henredon Furniture Company in Morganton and was a member of Beulah Baptist
Church where she was the assistant choir director.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of
sixty one years, Garland Walter Pruitt, one brother, Cleotis Fredell, and
four sisters, Hattie Davis, Hettie Willis, Mattie Scronce and Vonita Hull.

Survivors include one son, Jerry Pruitt & Wanda of Vale; one daughter &
son-in-law, Peggy & Bill Swink of Casar; one sister, Georgeanne Mitchem of
Vale; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank all of the amazing caregivers at Hospice
Cleveland County for their kindness during her illness.

The visitation will be Sunday from 2:00PM until 5:00PM at Stamey-Tysinger
Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

The graveside service will be Monday at 3:00PM at Beulah Baptist Church
Cemetery with Revs. R.A. Brackett and Robert Mote officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County 951 Wendover Heights Drive
Shelby, NC 28150.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.