Gloria Elaine Cooley Pruitt, age 81, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born February 28, 1944, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Dewey "J.D." Cooley and Annie Lee Hill Cooley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Samuel Pruitt; a daughter, Mitzi Lorraine Foster; brothers, Norman Cooley, Terry Cooley, and Edwin Cooley; and sister, Audrey Branyon.

Gloria was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She was an avid Clemson Tigers fan and enjoyed spending time with her family and her dogs. Gloria formerly worked as a security officer with Defender Services at Clemson University and drove a van for the Anderson-Oconee County Council on Aging (now known as Senior Solutions).

She is survived by her son, Raymond Matthew "Matt" Pruitt; daughter, Sonya Elaine "Lane" Courtney; grandson, Jaxon Pruitt of the home; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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