Jean E. PUGH

Although I never had Dr. Pugh as a professor, I admired her as I saw her in the halls and around the Christopher Newport campus in the late `60s and early `70s. She is truly missed and had a great impact on all the students there.

I was a student of Dr. Pugh at Christopher Newport College and I helped with the coaching of the ladies basketball team while she was the coach. A fine teacher and wonderful person!

We have just heard about Jean's passing with great sorrow. When we came to Old Dominion University in 1962, she was already one of the most loved and respected teachers. She was instrumental in developing the biology curriculum and was loved by the students she taught. We are sorry we haven't been in touch recently but she will always be one of our favorite friends. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family

On behalf of Dr. Pugh's friends from James Madison University we extend our deepest sympathy...I loved that Dr. Pugh planted our Madison Century Purple Pride Zinnias in her garden each spring...I will miss visiting her...Karen Wheatley

To Burt and all others who loved Jean: There will be a TRIBUTE TO DR. JEAN PUGH published October 19 (if delayed, Oct. 26) on the following website: www.cncdecaders.com. This TRIBUTE will remain on the website's HOME page throughout October and will be accessible later in the website's ARCHIVES. The TRIBUTE will be a collection of anecdotes written by Jean's CNC colleagues and students: memories of Jean as biology professor, women's basketball coach,faculty member,friend and humanitarian. We...

I regret to hear of the passing of Jean (Dr. Pugh). She was a good friend and and a great professor. I was honored to have her as a teach for Biology (4 Classes and Labs) and Botany. She knew all of her students by name and was could easily change roles of professor to friend in instant. Dr. Jean encourage me to peruse my education to the fullest and was responsible for mentoring me to the point completing my PHD. in 2009. Dr. Jean raised the bar few professors were able to reach. But is was...

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Dr. Pugh was my biology professor at CNC. She was a matter of fact, no nosense type of person that touch the hearts of those she educated. She motivated me to be my best. My prayers for her and your family. She is remembered.

Oh Mary Burton, my heart breaks for you. I have just gotten back into town and have learned of Jean's passing. I find it ironic that it is the end of the growing season for her and her plants. Please take care of her birdies and yourself! Just call if I can be of help. My thoughts are with you during this healing time.

Jean had a gruff, no-nonsense exterior but her heart was boundless. Most of the hundreds of thousands of young people who passed through Gloucester's schools for several generations had no idea of the staunch friend they had in Jean Pugh, not only as a longtime member of the School Board but as a behind-the-scenes advocate and benefactor for children who were down on their luck. Her quiet, anonymous generosity earned her the affectionate title "Fairy Godmother" among the few who knew and...