Paula Janice Pruitt

Paula Pruitt, born November 12, 1959, to the late Irene and Abraham Pruitt in Hamilton, Ohio. Paula was the second oldest of seven children. Paula attended Taft High School, class of 1978. She was on the drill team and did other extracurricular activities. Paula continued her education in Athens, Georgia where she received her diploma. Paula was 64 years young when she passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio at Miami Valley North hospital.

Paula was a God-fearing woman and gave her life to Christ at an early age. She started her walk with God as a member at Payne Chapel AME Church. Paula continued her walk with Christ by later joining Community Friendship Church of God in Christ, and then her final church home at Power Source Ministries (Pike City). She was an active member in all her churches and served her community. Paula’s favorite quotes to live by were, “My God” and “My God can do all things”.

Paula was a fighter and persevered through life for 8 1/2 years after having a brain aneurysm and 6 strokes back in 2015. Prior to that, she studied at Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing to pursue her BSN. Paula was very passionate about education, family, and never giving up on any goal you set your mind to do. Her favorite title was “Nana” of all things. Paula was known for spreading love, showing compassion, and support everywhere she went. She was the feisty, nicest person you will ever meet.

In the early hours on November 28, 2023, Paula gained her wings and was greeted by her only son, Brittany Deshawn Pruitt, Parents Abraham, and Irene Pruitt; (2) brothers, Ronald and Mack Pruitt, Mother in-love Kathleen Mention, Father in-love Jerome Mention, (2) Grandmothers, Elizabeth Maddox, Mavis Moon, and other loved ones.

Paula leaves to cherish her loving memory her devoted spouse of 37 years, George “Rob” Mention, (2) daughters, Shamika, and Katia Pruitt; (1) grandson Brodie Bradford, (1) granddaughter, Paris Bradford; (2) step-children, Odessa and Andre’ Mention; (7) sisters, Francis (William) Ogelsby, Ronatta, Margaret, and Vanessa Pruitt, Lovie-Ann Rump, Don Nichole Lay and Sheila Bradford; (2) sisters-in-love, Emma Hill and Katrina Mincy; (3) brothers-in-love, Charles Mention, Tyrone Mention, Jerry Mention and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends.

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