Frances Pruitt Pettry

Frances Pruitt Pettry, age 96, of Forest, VA passed on to her heavenly home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born on October 15, 1927, in Mt. Hope, West Virginia, Frances was the daughter of the late Lanta J. Pruitt and Goldie Humphries Pruitt. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Sherman Darst Pettry, and two sons, Randy Pettry and Preston “Doug” Pettry. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Dolly Bone and Lawrence A. Pruitt. Frances lived most of her life as a Pastor’s wife. While serving in that role, she was a dedicated homemaker for her husband and five children as they moved to different churches in the Methodist Conference. She took great pride in caring for her children and grandchildren. The holidays and family get-togethers were particularly special to her, as she relished bringing loved ones together to celebrate and make lasting memories. Frances is survived by her three children; Diana Anderson (Randy), Ricky Pettry (Peggy), and Larry Pettry (Rosalie). She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Kelli Pettry (Preston). She is survived by 11 grandchildren; Kristi Patterson, Stacy Pettry, Shannon Pettry Beam, Shaun Pettry, Tanya Pettry, Scott Pettry, Kacee Lotti, Michael Pettry, Nicole Pettry, Ryan Pettry, Matthew Pettry and many great grand-children that were very special to her. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00 am at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Steve Kidd officiating. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the family.