Gayle Hughes Pruett

FARMINGTON Charlene "Gayle" Hughes Pruett, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Mercy Festus at the age of 70. She was born in Mountain Grove, Missouri on March 3, 1950 to the late Eugene Parsons and Pauline (Rhodes) Parsons. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Parsons and Randy Parsons. She was also preceded in death by her aunt and uncle who raised her, Lawrence and Ava Smith. Gayle loved her family with all her heart and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. For more than 40 years, Gayle had been a beautician, having owned her own shops most of that time. Quilting was one of her hobbies and she also enjoyed traveling. She had a great love of Christ and had been a long-time member of the Church of Christ of Park Hills on Crane Street. Daily Bible readings were a daily ritual for her and she was known to memorize Bible passages. Gayles loved ones will miss her beautiful smile; a smile that could light up a room. Survivors include her husband, Gary Pruett; sons, Tony (Tanya) Thomas and Jim (Katie) Thomas; six grandchildren, Troy (Ashley) Thomas, Terry Thomas, Jackson Thomas, Jaydon Thomas, Jett Thomas and Kora Thomas; great grandchildren, Easton and Averie Thomas; siblings, Ronnie Parsons, Victor Parsons and Ida Stout; step-sons, Gary "Ryan" (Julie) Pruett and Nathan Lynn (Charlene) Pruett; five step-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. Friends and family may call on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday at 7 a.m. until the service time at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel with James Chaisson officiating. Interment will be held later in the day at Lone Star Cemetery in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Church of Christ of Park Hills. Facial masks are required for the visitation and service and it is also suggested that you practice social distancing. Share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Monday, December 21, 2020 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Visitation Resumes Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Tuesday, December 22, 2020 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Tuesday, December 22, 2020 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Interment Service Lone Star Cemetery Tuesday, December 22, 2020 2:30 PM Mountain Grove, MO