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Viola Pugh Obituary
Viola Dennis Sheffield Pugh passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at The Laurels of Charlottesville.
She was born in Rapidan, Virginia, on March 31, 1918, the daughter of the late W. A. Dennis and Lula Harlow Dennis.
Viola was the Supervisor and Program Director of the Charlottesville Recreation Department for twenty seven and a half years. She will be fondly remembered for helping to raise the "Belmont Boys" and for the many hours of fun the children of Charlottesville, had with her at the city skating rink. After retirement she was the Director of Admission and Medical Records for a local nursing facility for ten years.
She was an active member of the Business and Professional Women's Club, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, and the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law William David and Betsy Sheffield of Charlottesville; her daughter and son-in law, Winnie Faye Sheffield and Bill Coyne of Florida and Wisconsin; and her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Sue Sheffield of Charlottesville; six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters, Barbara Linsey of Savannah, Georgia, Julie Howard of Charlottesville; and her brother, Charles Dennis of Fredericksburg.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, W. T. Sheffield; and by her second husband, Harry L. Pugh; a daughter, Rozanne Sheffield Smith; one sister and five brothers.
The family is eternally grateful to her caregivers Juanita, Mary, and Missy, as well as to Dr. Jonathan Evans and the staff at The Laurels for the love and care they provided to our loved one.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at the Cherry Avenue Christian Church with Mr. Stan Martin officiating. Interment will be held at Monticello Memory Gardens immediately following the service. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Vivian Newton
August 18, 2011
Mike and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. This first year will be difficult, I just went through this myself so try to remember the good times. God did not promise eternal life, but it is difficult to accept life without a love one. We care.
Wayne and Vivian Newton
thomas leitch
August 8, 2011
Sorry to learn of your loss. I have very fond memories of Market Street Rec. Center. You mom was a very loving and caring lady, you were fortunate to have her for a long time. Jane joins in love.
Lisa Chapman
August 8, 2011
Mike and David...
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolence to you and your family.
Judith Knight
August 8, 2011
To the Sheffield Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. What a great
lady! I had the pleasure of Friday nite
skating, as well as, working for your Mom
at private skating parties. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Would love to speak with David & Winkie, so will leave my e-mail address (Judie Wood) Sorry I cannot be there for the services. Take care and God Bless
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Lara Gorman
August 8, 2011
All the Gormans have many fond memories of Granny Pugh. She always seemed to be happy and especially glad to see any little children who stopped to see her. We will miss being able to see her when we were in Charlottesville, but know she has gone to a better place. We love you Granny, Lara, Larry, Meredith, Benjamin and William.
Sue Hughes
August 7, 2011
Mike and Sue, I didn't know your mother/mother-in-law. She was loved by many who did know her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of your loss.
Sue Critzer Hughes (Steve's wife)
Tommy and Marlene Dennis
August 7, 2011
Our love and sympathy. We have many wonderful memories. She was special Aunt and will be missed dearly.
Pat Herring
August 6, 2011
Charlottesville has never seen, nor is likely ever to see again, the likes of Viola Pugh in terms of what she gave to the City. She touched the lives of so many kids over the years who will never forget her. I am one. God Bless her.
August 6, 2011
To David and the Sheffield Family, our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Viola. She had a great life on earth and an even greater experience is hers now in heaven. Some of my fondest childhood memories were her teaching so many of us kids to skate and encouraging us at the Recreation Center. Know you are proud of your Mom. While it is hard to part, you can celebrate her homecoming. Kim and Will Buck
Jim&Gayle Baker
August 5, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bob Grant
August 5, 2011
I remember Viola very well from those
record-hop days at Rec.Ctr. She was a
class-act & will always be remembered.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Carolyn Cook Martin
August 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a very special woman who touched many lives in Charlottesville. I can still remember the days at the rec center and roller skating.
August 5, 2011
I fondly remember many great times spent talking with my Nanny. Hours spent pondering the world over a slurpy.
My Nanny was a woman of quiet strength and wisdom. She was part of a great generation that is leaving us too quickly.
I will always cherish the time I spent with her. She is at peace now. Christopher, Ashleigh, Mason and I will miss her.
Stephen Smith (Grandson)
Juanita and Lawanda Martin
August 5, 2011
We send our love and condolences to the family of Viola.. she will be missed greatly.
August 5, 2011
David and Betsy, you have my deep and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of you mom. Dora Brooks, Charlottesville, VA
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