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Dorothy Oriante Pruett (Dot, Momma Mickey) died in her sleep on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 at the age of 89. She is survived by her daughters Cynthia Pruett (m. Paul Atkinson) and Connie Pruett, as well as her grandchildren Charlotte "Shamsi" Pettus (bf.Shelly Plaisance), Christopher Pettus (m.Ashley Stark), Kate Pettus Craig (m.Keith Craig), and her great grandson Boris Craig. She was preceded in death by her husband Nathan Roy Pruett, and her parents Wilhelmena Hermann Oriante and Arthur Oriante of New Orleans, La. Dot was a child of the depression growing up in New Orleans, Natchez and all over the south, traveling with her father who was an ironworker building bridges across the southern United States. She graduated from Natchez High School in 1943 and was Miss Natchez in 1941. Dot worked for Revlon and K&B for over 30 years and retired at the age of 86. She loved flowers and was an avid protector of animals. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 11am until service time at 2pm. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Companion Animals of Baton Rouge, CAAWS, spaybatonrouge.org or your local food back.
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I am saddened to hear of Miss Dot's passing & have her family in my prayers. I worked with her for K & B in the 70's. She with Revlon & me with Max Factor stocking many new stores. She was always kind, had a funny story to tell and had a wonderful laugh & smile.
Susan Brogan
April 29, 2013
I am so sorry I missed the service. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family!
Cathy Scanlon Bond
April 28, 2013
Connie and Cindy,
Sorry to hear about your mother.I remember her as a good person when I was a child.I miss not getting to know ya'll as I grew up.I am here if ya'll want to get to know me as an adult.
Lari Pruett Seguin (Zachary,LA 324-3249)
April 26, 2013
God Bless this special Lady! A person whom I never forgot. I worked with Mrs.Dot back in 1976 when I was 20 Years Old at K & B on Greenwell Springs Road. What a pleasure as a young person with a "first" job to be trained by such a honest..respectful lady. I never forgot her as I moved on to another career. My condolences to her family as Heaven has a special Angel who was blessed with a long life on earth.
Kathy "King" Mitchell
April 24, 2013
Connie,
I was so sad to hear about Ms. Dorothy's passing. It was my pleasure to have known her the past 3 1/2 years. She was a character! I know she will be truly missed. May God's peace and comfort be with you in the coming days.
Sincerely,
Leigh Anne Echols
(Dr. Billy May's office)
Leigh Anne Echols
April 24, 2013
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