CRISFIELD - Dolores "Kippy" Pruitt Marshall passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her home.
Born Oct. 31, 1931 on Tangier Island, Va., she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Nellie Ayres Crockett Pruitt.
A graduate of Crisfield High School, she attended Church Home Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore, Md. where she graduated and obtained her RN degree. She was a registered nurse at McCready Memorial Hospital where she retired after more than 40 years of service.
A devoted wife and mother, she enjoyed shopping, decorating, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She also had a great love for her home, Tangier Island.
She is survived by her husband of over 60 years, George E. "Junie" Marshall, Jr. of Crisfield; her children, "Tripp" Marshall of Marion and Kathy Marshall Guild, who she affectionately called "Leigh", and her husband Jeff of Virginia Beach; her granddaughter, Margaret "Maggie" Ayres Guild; two brothers, Alfred Pruitt and wife Janie of Onancock and Mark Pruitt and wife Robin of Belle Haven; her sister-in-law, Jane Riggin of Crisfield; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter in 1955; two sisters, Charlotte Miller and Priscilla Bromely; and daughter-in-law, Patti B. Marshall.
Funeral services at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home were held on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at 11 a.m. where a viewing was one hour prior. The Rev. Robert Daniels officiated. Interment was in Sunnyridge Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Tangier Island Health Foundation, P.O. Box 788, Irvington, VA 22480.
Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please visit our website at www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com