Kristine M. Pruitt

Kristine M. Pruitt, 52, of Danville, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Kristine was born September 8, 1972, in Antioch, California, the daughter of Bryan Houston Jr. and Marsha R. (Wilson) Pruitt.

She graduated from Antioch High School in 1989 and continued her education at Los Medonas College, then later at San Jose State. Kristine worked as a Respiratory Therapist at Kaiser Permanente in California, where she loved her career helping others. She married Mark Smith in 1990, and the couple later divorced. Kristine moved to Danville where she has made her home since 2006.

Thrift and antique shopping was a favorite pastime for Kristine. She found joy in reading, listening to audiobooks, and enjoyed all types of music, specifically 90’s hip-hop while sipping an ice-cold Pepsi. Kristine truly loved being a grandma and spending time with her granddaughters, often playing alongside them outside in the backyard all year round. She had a deep love for the many dogs in her life as well, from the pets she had as a child through adulthood. Lunch dates with her mother along with afternoon “cups of sugar with a splash of coffee” are what made her happiest at home.

Kristine is survived by her daughter Anna (Bennett) Stewart of Burlington; son Michael (Roxanne) Smith of Burlington; two granddaughters Jaymie “MiMi” and Evelyn; mother Marsha Pruitt of Danville; and cousin Rebecca (Gene) Pointer of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father and brother Kenneth “Kenny” Pruitt.

In accordance to her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no service. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Kristine and her family.

A memorial fund has been established for the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House. A link provided below will direct you to the website with all information.

https://fortmadisoncommunityhospitalfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1226037