Joyce E. (Pruitt) Straughen
October 6, 2007
Straughen, Joyce E. (Pruitt), 54, former Boeing engineering assistant, teacher, Meals on Wheels and Pet Rescue volunteer, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2007. Joyces husband and family invite friends and co-workers to an Open House at Exploration Place Terrace, on Friday, October 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Preceded in death by her father, Haynes Pruitt. Survivors: husband, Michael of Wichita; mother, Eileen Pruitt of Wichita; brother, Larry (Jonene) Pruitt of Houston, TX; sister, Kathleen (John) Slaymaker of Wichita; nieces and nephews, Amy Slaymaker, David Slaymaker, Jon Pruitt, Kelley Morrison; great nieces and nephew; good friends and her beloved pets. Memorials have been established with Wichita Childrens Home, 810 North Holyoke, Wichita, KS 67203 and Kansas Humane Society, 4218 Southeast Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67210.






I was so sorry to read of Joyce’s death. We went to high school and Joyce was always so full of energy and showed such leadership. Again, I’m sure this is a great loss to your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.