Barbara Jean Pruitt

August 7th, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 24, 1941, to John and Mary Mathus.

Barb is survived by her two daughters, Jeanne (Mike) Pruitt-Burroughs of Peoria, IL,

and Kimberly (Pat) Pruitt-Murphy of Roscoe, IL; five grandchildren, Matthew (Adrianna)

Pruitt of Peoria, AZ, Kaylea (Christopher) Blount of Naperville, IL, Emmy (Jake) Pruitt of

Tempe, AZ, Ashtin Murphy of Rockton, IL, Reno Murphy of Roscoe, IL; two

great-granddaughters, Madalyn Pruitt of Peoria, AZ and Colette Blount of Naperville, IL;

sister, Billie (Richard) Ball of Peoria, IL and brother, John “Butch” Mathus;

and ex-husband and dear friend Robert “Bob” (Laura) Pruitt of Peoria, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Barb worked as an account coordinator at Caterpillar Americas for 32 years until her

retirement in 1999. The only thing she enjoyed more than traveling was spending time

with her family. She went on countless vacations with both family and friends and never

failed to have a good time. She passed this love of traveling on to her children and

grandchildren. She also loved shopping and going out to eat with her friends.

She was successful, smart as a whip, unbelievably generous, and wildly independent

and could not have been a better role model for her family. Her love for her family

shined brightly in everything she did. She will be dearly missed.

Thank you to the OSF Hospice Care team and every one of the doctors and nurses who

helped our family through this difficult time. Your kindness and gentleness will not be

forgotten.

A funeral service will be on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Burial will follow the service at Parkview Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to The OSF Hospice Program.