Seeing the older people in the nursing homes is such a faith-filled experience. It's very rewarding. She especially would like to see more older volunteers get involved. Many people can't volunteer until they are older because of other responsibilities. The life span of people is now longer, so they have 20 good years to contribute.
Older people have so many talents and are there to help if asked.
Prunty's passion for helping others has been passed on to her children. Her son, Brian, who lives in Antigo, is working to start a mission in Africa called Living Waters International, and all her children support social concerns efforts. When we talk about social justice issues and politics, the discussions get pretty lively. Each has his or her own life to live and is expected to contribute to the common good of the community. Prunty, who has been a member of Most Precious Blood Parish for eight years after 24 years as a member of St. Paul Parish in Wrightstown, credits her late husband, Jim, who died in October of 1999, and the many priests and colleagues she has worked with over the years as influences in her life.