Wednesday, July 9, 2025 8:06 am

Clara Ann Ledbetter Pruett, age 78, of Green Hill awoke in the arms of the Lord and Savior Friday, July 4, 2025.

Clara was born February 14, 1947 to the late Esther Mae Ledbetter in Buncombe County. Clara was best known as the "Avon Lady" as she sold Avon for 50 years. She was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church where she had many friends.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband; Richard F. Pruett of 54 years, her son Todd Pruett (Lisa), daughter Angela Pruett Bradley (Richard), daughter Regina Pruett Morrow, brother Bud Ledbetter (Geraldine), niece Crystal Withrow, nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren, Lifelong friend Helen Rhodes and many loved ones near and far.

The funeral service was held at Oak Ridge Baptist Church on July 7 with Rev. Lewis Jackson officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills; PO Box 336; Forest City, NC 28043.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.