Elizabeth Pruner Witherow, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on February 18, 2019 after a brief illness. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

S he was born on June 21, 1934, to Edward and Gertrude (Hagar) Pruner in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Dallas, Texas. She attended Holy Trinity grade school and graduated from Ursuline Academy of Dallas in 1952. She received a B.A. in education from Southern Methodist University in 1956 and taught elementary education in Dallas. In 1993, she earned a B.A. in pastoral ministry from Kansas Newman College.

Elizabeth married Jack L.Witherow in 1960. They enjoyed a 58-year marriage, living in Texas, Indiana, Missouri,and Oregon and settled in Ada, OK, where they raised their four daughters. Following Jack's retirement from the EPA, they traveled to European and Far Eastern countries with friends and took many cruises. They loved to fish and play bridge together and were very involved in St. Joseph Catholic Church and charity work. For several years, Elizabeth was the Director of Religious Education at St. Joseph.

Elizabeth was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, Daughters of the American Revolution, Fortnightly, Elk's Club, League of Women Voters, Renew Prison Ministry, Meals on Wheels, Prime Timers, Home Visitations, St. Joseph Smorgasbord and two prayer groups. She was a passionate reader and bridge player, belonging to several book and bridge clubs.

Surviving are her husband Jack; her sister Pat (and Bob Baumann); four daughters, Mary (and Susan Schneider), Annette (and Linus Fuhrmann), Denise (and Mark Lake), Elaine (and Tim Fitzgibbon); 10 grandchildren (Laura, Sean, Rachel, Sarah, Matthew, Maggie, Colin, Katie and Dylan; and Willie, who preceded her in death); and four great-grandchildren.

A Vigil service (rosary) will be at Criswell's Funeral Home on Thursday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will be held at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 1678, Ada, OK 74820.