Genie Harper Pruett, 67, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016, after a long, hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Her response to cancer was filled with grace, hope, and peace.

She was born to the late Carey Harper, Jr. and Mary Putman on August 28, 1948. She was raised in Montgomery and attended Lanier High School. She worked as a legal secretary for more than 30 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, knitting and had a passion for dogs. Genie was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend.

She was preceded in death by John Pruett and David Prickett. She is survived by three children: Patti Prickett Brewer (Shane), Michael Prickett (Melissa), Jennifer Prickett Ayers (Tommy); seven grandchildren: Savannah Richardson Abrams (Jake), Hollie Ingram Moland (Zach), Sarah Harrison Popwell (Dustin), Jessica Ingram, John David Harrison, Jake Prickett, Sam Prickett; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service with Senior Pastor Jay Wolf officiating will be held at First Baptist Church Montgomery, 305 South Perry Street, on Friday, May 13, 2016, at 11:00am. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the humane shelter of your choice.

Published in the Montgomery Advertiser on May 12, 2016.