Sharon and Michael Pruitt -- 40 years

Michael and Sharon (Fulton) Pruitt were married at the United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill, Mo., on Oct. 6, 1972.

The Pruitts, along with their children, J. Kent Pruitt, Sarah A. Pruitt Morris, and Timothy M. Pruitt and their families would welcome the presence of friends to share in the celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012.

An open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pruitt home at 116 S. Maple Street, Bronaugh, MO 64728. Omission of gifts is requested by the honorees, desiring only the presence of friends and family, and prayers.