Atlanta real estate giant Jenny Pruitt died Friday after a battle with cancer. She was 85.

A third-generation Atlantan, Pruitt was considered an integral player in the growth and development of metro Atlanta over the last four decades. She began her real estate career in 1968 before establishing Jenny Pruitt & Associates in 1988.

In 2007, she and her business partner, David Boehmig, opened Atlanta Fine Homes – Sotheby’s International Realty. The company’s 575 agents are among the most accomplished real estate professionals in metro Atlanta, with more than $3.7 billion in sales in 2023.

She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Atlanta REALTORS Association’s E.A. Isakson Award; the Sally Washburn Lifetime Achievement Award; and REALTOR® of the Year – 1980; the Georgia Small Business Person of the Year; and is an inductee of the Business Hall of Fame at Georgia State University, the YWCA Academy of Women Achievers and the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame.

Pruitt was the 2016 recipient of the Four Pillar Award from The Council for Quality Growth, celebrating her philanthropic endeavors and significant contributions to metro Atlanta’s economic development.

She served on the Board of Councilors for The Carter Center and the Board of the Directors of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. She was also a Director of the Buckhead Coalition.

In 2015, Pruitt released a book, “Beneath His Wings,” which follows her walk of faith in the marketplace, while offering guidance and inspiration.

Pruitt and her husband, Bob, were married for 58 years with two daughters, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

“Jenny Pruitt was a trailblazer in real estate, had a heart and compassion for all, and was committed to the best for those she led. Her family, friends, and Atlanta will miss her greatly,” Council for Quality Growth President and CEO Michael Paris said in a statement.

Memorial service details will be announced soon.