Ann Morris Pruitt

Mrs. Ann Morris Pruitt, age 90, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, love, and devotion to family. Born on May 19, 1936, in Chamblee, Georgia, she was the daughter of T.E. Morris and Lillie Belle Morris. During her childhood, she spent some years in Sarasota, Florida, before eventually returning to Georgia.

On February 4, 1956, Ann married the love of her life, Fred Pruitt. Together they made their home in Cumming, Georgia, where they spent most of their lives and where they faithfully served the Lord side by side for more than forty years as a pastor and pastor's wife in churches throughout North Georgia.

Ann was a hardworking and dedicated woman whose career touched many lives in Forsyth County and the metro-Atlanta area. She attended an Atlanta Business School for Women in the 1950s and began her career working at a Midtown Atlanta insurance company. In Forsyth County, she held several positions throughout the years, including cafeteria manager at Old Matt Elementary School, employee at Food Town in Cumming, bookkeeper for both Forsyth Industries and Billy Howell Ford, and concluded her working career as a paraprofessional at Coal Mountain Elementary School, where she found great joy in serving and encouraging special needs students.

Ann was also a member of Ruth Rebekah Lodge for many years and served as President of The Rebekah Assembly of Georgia in the early 1990s.

While she was diligent in her work, Ann's greatest calling was caring for others. She embodied the qualities of the Proverbs 31 woman, faithfully balancing work, family, and ministry. As a devoted mother, she was actively involved in every aspect of her children's lives, serving as a Baseball Team Mom for many years, and volunteer for countless school activities. No matter how busy life became, her children never started a school day without a hot breakfast prepared with love.

Ann had many gifts and passions. She loved writing poetry, cooking for family and friends, and was especially known for her delicious desserts. Her treasured Christmas cookies and homemade candies became beloved traditions that she joyfully shared with family members, neighbors, coworkers, and friends. She loved singing with her family, attending church, and caring for those in need.

Above all else, Ann loved the Lord. She cherished God's Word, spent countless hours in prayer, and found her greatest joy in serving Jesus. Her faith was evident in every part of her life, and she was never hesitant to share her love for Christ with others. Ann was a member of Friendship Baptist Church after being a longtime member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Pruitt; her parents, T.E. Morris and Lillie Belle Morris; and her siblings, Martha Frazier, Thomas Morris, Harold Morris, and Ron Morris.

She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory: her children Kathy and David Gower, and Greg and April Pruitt. Her favorite role was Nana to grandchildren, Victoria Gower, Sarah and Nicholas Cooner, Taylor and Perri Pruitt, and Hayley and Isaac Padilla, and her precious great-grandchildren, Bella Cooner and Luka Vasquez. Her greatest joy was supporting her grandchildren in their activities and showering them with love, the best homemade banana pudding, chocolate chip cookies, and peanut butter balls.

She is also survived by her sisters, Marie Cantrell, Beth (R.L.) Priest, and Gayle Morris; her sisters-in-law, Sue Morris, Louise Johnson and Shelia Pruitt; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, church family, and friends whose lives were enriched by her kindness and unwavering faith.

The family wants to thank the staff of The Oaks at Post Road and Caritas Hospice for their love, kindness, and compassionate care.

Ann's life was a testimony to servant-hearted love, steadfast faith, and the grace of God. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she has heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," and is now rejoicing in the presence of her Savior, whom she loved so dearly.

"Her children arise up, and call her blessed." Proverbs 31:28

She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ricky Byrd and Rev. Jerry Frazier officiating. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at ingramfuneralhome.com.