NEWPORT NEWS — Elizabeth Anne Pruitt, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.
She was born July 5, 1985, in Newport News. She was the loving daughter of Donna V. Pruitt of Carrollton and the the late Steven P. Keller; and granddaughter of Anne J. Pruitt and the late Richard E. Pruitt Sr. She is also survived by her beloved brother, Christopher Procter, and family, Jenny, Alex and Leland. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Madison, Kaya and Christinia, her three beautiful daughters, who she loved with all of her heart; and longtime companion, Dino Douglass, who is the loving father of one of their children. Her closest relatives who were dear to her heart, Richard E. “Uncle Dicky” Pruitt Jr.; cousin, Richard, and his spouse, Kerry Pruitt, and Calab and Jordan; cousin, Jonathan, and his spouse, Jamie Pruitt, and Shelby, Ava and Noah; the late “Uncle” Tommy and Patti Pruitt; the late AnneMarie, Tommy and Patricia; aunt, Debbie Accardi; cousin, Angela, and her spouse, Greg Summerlin, and Natalie and Reagan; late cousin, John Kidd, and Lindsey Accardi, Adam Montalvo, Lauren and Mat Wilson, (Braxton). She is also survived by loving brothers and sisters from her dad’s side, Steve Johnson, Stevanie Jones, the late Billy Keller, Melissa Burdette, Hannah Dykes, BarbraAnne; a host of relatives from both sides; and loving and loyal friend, David Hayes. “A friend who understands your tears, is much more valuable than a lot of friends, who only know your smile. A real friend is one who walks in, when the rest of the world walked out.”
Elizabeth was a beautiful person inside and out. She had a passion for poetry. She loved to read and express herself in some of the letters and poems she would write to her loved ones. She loved to experiment in the kitchen, she would often call for recipes to try out or just call you to find out how you would cook them. Her favorite was pork chops, her grandmom’s way, in which she surely perfected them. When someone suggested something for dinner, in that cute little giggly voice, her hand raised and a finger pointing in the air, she would say, “I know how to cook pork chops. I make the best!”
Her precious life was cut short, she wanted so much to correct many things in her life, in which we all are guilty of. Sometimes the things you want to correct and what you are looking so hard for, is right in front of your eyes. You will be sorely missed by your three young daughters, your loving mother, brother, your family, along with your true friends who knew you best and who loved you to the moon and back with no strings.
You are gone, but you will never be forgotten; you now live within our hearts forever. You are home, safely in the arms of God, surrounded by real love, greeted by family and friends who went before. My sweet Elizabeth, rest in peace, pray for us as we pray for you, until we are reunited again. Heaven has gained another angel!
We will be celebrating the life of Elizabeth Pruitt from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News. Burial will take place in Peninsula Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, you must wear a mask.
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