November 12, 1928 – March 28, 2012

Mrs. Annie Rose Wolfe Pruette, age 83, of Anderson, SC, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Anderson Place surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly.  Born in Abbeville, SC, on November 12, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Henry Olin Wolfe and the late Flora Todd Wolfe.  For 60 wonderful years, she was married to her devoted husband, Ralph L. Pruette.

Mrs. Pruette was a member of Parkwood United Methodist Church in Durham.  She started the software department in the student store at the University of North Carolina.  She retired from the University of North Carolina after many years of service.  Her many interests included the bridge club to which she belonged, ballroom dancing and playing and studying the piano.  She was an avid reader.  Perhaps Mrs.Pruette’s most special love was her grandchildren and time spent with them.

Left to carry on her legacy include in addition to her husband, Ralph, her sons, Dr. Ralph Pruette, Jr. and  wife, Windy, of Anderson, Henry W. Pruette  and wife, Eileen, of Durham, NC, James E. Pruette of Durham, John R. Pruette and wife, Donna of Greensboro, NC; a sister, Mary Todd Voorhees and husband, Col. Ted Voorhees of Williamsburg, VA; also surviving are eight very special grandchildren, Dr. Autumn Pruette, Todd Pruette, Megan Wilson, David Pruette, Edward Pruette,  John Henry Pruette,  Alaina Pruette,  and Ryan Pruette.

A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Mrs. Rose Pruette  will be held Monday, April 2, 2012 at 3 PM in the Chapel of Clements Funeral Chapel in Durham, NC, with Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Jr. officiating.  The family will receive friends at Clements Funeral Chapel on Monday from 1 PM until 3 PM.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Pruette may be made to the Lutheran Hospice, 429 North Main St., Suite 3, Greenville, SC 29601.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.