Dixie Ruth Pruett, 79, Topeka

Dixie Ruth Pruett, 79, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020, in Topeka.

Dixie was born March 13, 1940, in Dubois County, the daughter of John and Margaret (Wineinger) Yokem.

Dixie graduated from Jasper High School Class of 1958. Dixie served in the U.S. Army and worked in the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. After being discharged, she worked for Western Electric Telephone Company. She married Ronald Pruett July 13, 1963 in Indianapolis. Dixie and Ron were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Topeka. Dixie served as the director of the Family History Center in Topeka.

Dixie is survived by her husband Ron of over 56 years; two sons, David Pruett of Arizona and Patrick Pruett of Topeka; and three grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan and Hailey.

She was the last surviving member of her family. Preceding her in death are three brothers, Bill, Claire “Wimpy” and Glenn Yokem. Also two sisters, Margie Schmidt and Marilyn Phillips.

Memorial services will be Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2401 SW Kingsrow, Topeka. 

Services provided by davidsonfuneral.com.