1923-2026
Alice Ann Pruett, 103, of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community.
Alice Ann was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on August 25, 1923, to the late Chester W. and Ilo E. (Danner) Reynolds. She married William H. Pruett on August 8, 1953, and he preceded her in death on June 18, 1969. Alice Ann was also preceded in death by son Ennis Chester Pruett (died on March 24, 1988), daughter-in-law Shirley Pruett Hilliard (died January 10, 2009), brother Douglas Danner Reynolds (died January 16, 2003), and sister-in-law Ellen Danner (died October 2010).
Alice Ann is survived by a step-son Ronald W. Pruett and his wife Lynette, of Grand Blanc, Michigan; 3 step-grandchildren: Lori (Scott) Howat, Ron (Lee Ann) Pruett, Jr, and Wendy (Jerry) Williams; several step-great-grandchildren; nephews: Fred (Susan) Reynolds and Stephen (Donna) Reynolds; special niece Jennifer (Larry) Baiamonte; special cousins John and Loretta Colston; and special friends Cheryl and Rick Dye; and daughters of best friend JoAnn Adams, Thomasyne Nobles and Covert Loughead.
Alice Ann was a 1941 graduate of Bellefontaine High School and was the last surviving member of her class. She was a member of Hi-Point Church of Christ, the 664th A.C.&W. Reunion Committee, the Air Force Radar Museum Association, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Pastor John James will officiate Alice Ann’s funeral on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 11 am at Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine, Ohio. Burial will follow in Huntsville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hi-Point Church of Christ, 1815 St. Rt. 540, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Pruett family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com
