Yolanda S. (Muro) Pruitt

ELLSWORTH

  Yolanda S. Pruitt, 71, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, in Ellsworth, KS. She was born March 29, 1954, in Ellsworth to Refugio and Esther (Perez) Muro. Yolanda was a long-time resident of the Ellsworth and Kanopolis area, where she touched many lives through her various roles, including as a home care attendant for Custom Care Home Health and a  laundress at Wilson Care and Rehab. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Kanopolis, KS.

  Yolanda married Tommy Pruitt on June 25, 1977, in Kanopolis. She found joy in crocheting quilts for her loved ones, a testament to her caring nature and creativity. When her health allowed, she cherished supporting her grandchildren, creating lasting memories with them.

  Yolanda is survived by her sons, Jerry Slaight (Stephenie) and Brian Slaight, both of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Mara Slaight (Tevin McMillan), Caleb Slaight, Khali Anderson, Takota Anderson, Trey Anderson, and Holden Slaight; great-grandchildren, Landen, Lexus, Sophia, Xhailee and Haelyn; brother Charles Muro of Ellsworth; sisters, Angela Hughes of Andover, KS, and Rachel Vopat (Mark) of Kanopolis; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Julian “Ralph” Burrell.

  Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present from 5-7 p.m. A rosary and vigil service will start at 7:00 p.m.

  Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Kanopolis, with burial following at Kanopolis Cemetery.

  Memorials may be made to St. Ignatius Catholic Church, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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