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MARGARET PUGH Obituary
Margaret attended Hubbard Hospital Nursing School and completed her training at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Her career as an R.N. spanned almost 50 years. In 1945 she married Henry Lewis Pugh in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They were married for 40 years until his death in 1986. She was a faithful member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church (formerly Forest Avenue) since 1945. Margaret lived a life of service to others as a devoted wife, a loving mother, and through her career as a nurse.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Trudy Helen, brothers Dinkins and Edward Griffin, and a sister, Katherine G. Tomlin. Surviving her are six children; Judy Ellen Pugh, Henry Lewis Pugh, Jr. and his wife Gaylen, Jane Pugh Richardson and her husband Tom, William Talton Pugh, John Barr Pugh, Sally Jill Pugh Murphy and her husband Bryan; seven grandchildren William Thomas Richardson, Jr. and his wife Allison, Sandy R. Brownd and her husband Chris, Katherine Pugh, Jonathan Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Margaret Murphy, Michael Henry Murphy; six great grandchildren, Margaret Adeline Richardson, William Thomas Richardson III, Charlie Brownd, Aaron Brownd, Anna Brownd, Hamilton Brownd; two sisters, Eleanor Griffin, Mary Ellen Knight; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 17 5-7PM at Leak-Memory Funeral Home. Funeral will be Wednesday April 18 at 2PM at Leak Memory Chapel with Rev. Glen Pugh officiating. Internment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews and grandsons.
Those who wish to remember Margaret in a special way may make memorial gifts to Komen for the Cure, the National Council on Aging, or Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The family wishes to thank especially Dr. William J. Dailey. Special thanks to her caregivers Marie Fannin, Sonya McGough, Dee Dee Richardson, and Constance Chappell who cared for her lovingly. Please visit Leak-Memory's online memorial at www.leak-mc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for MARGARET PUGH
April 22, 2012
We are both so sorry for your loss, John. We heard wonderful descriptions of your mother from Cheryl, who was so fond of her. She alweays sounded like a unique, strong and loving person. - Linda and Dale Crawford
April 18, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. We will be praying that the Lord will grant you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
constance chappell
April 17, 2012
I have very fun memories of momma Pugh this is what I used to call her when I was her caregiver she always gave good advice to us and she love children she will be missed not only in mind but also in heart. You all are in my prayers. -Constance Chappell
Carole Smith
April 17, 2012
Thinking about your family Jill,and the wonderful Christian life your Mom led that inspired so many others to follow Chris also! Carole Smith
April 17, 2012
We are keeping you in our prayers. There are so many sweet memories for you all to hold on to. Ms. Pugh was a special lady. We love you;
Judy,Jill,Bryan,Jonathon,Matthew,Margaret and Michael.
Van and Michelle Nguyen
Ronnie and Margaret Watkins
April 17, 2012
Sweet memories are a blessing from God, and I know you have so many. I remember those days in Capitol Heights growing up!!! I know you will miss your mom, but feel very blessed that she was who she was and has left you a beautiful legacy that you can pass on from generation to generation. Hugs
Jane Mobley
April 16, 2012
Please accept our sincere sympathy during the loss of your Mother. We will be praying for you.
Steve and Jane (Adams) Mobley
Ed Griffin
April 16, 2012
In this time of the loss of your Mom, we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers with love. May you feel God's loving arms encircling you to lift you up and feel his presence surrounding each of you to give you strength in the days ahead. We love you, Ed, Peggy, and Melody
Nina Kynard
April 16, 2012
I have nice memories of Aunt Margaret. I am so glad we had a nice visit this past December. Our prayers are with all of you. The photo gallery is so very nice and she was a beautiful lady. Love to all of you, Ray and Nina Kynard
April 16, 2012
Praying that you all will feel God's comforting presence as you deal with the loss of such a tender and loving mother, grandmother, and precious southern lady who was a blessing to all! (Rev. Dr. Gayle Hubbard Arnold
Ann Blatecky
April 16, 2012
May God bless you during your time of sorrow. Although I was never fortunate enough to meet Margaret, I felt I knew her from John's wonderful stories of her and their time together. Heaven is brighter with her presence. My family will keep you all close in our prayers.
George Suttle
April 16, 2012
Sincere condolences on your loss. May you be comforted and consoled by your memories.
karyn hamel
April 16, 2012
I wish there were more people in the world like Mrs.Pugh..May her life be celebrated and not mourned.She would want everyone to remember the good things she did...and continue the work she so cherished...My heart goes out to her family..I wish I had known her personally,but I feel like I did through her deicated son John.
Donna Davis
April 16, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Margaret Pugh. I got to know her through my friendship with her son, John Barr Pugh, but I felt as if I knew her personally, just from John's loving stories about her. She was a remarkable, lovely, and dear, dear lady. I know her family will miss her terribly, as will I, who never even met her. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Janice Mason
April 16, 2012
A lovely woman, a loving wife and mother, always caring for others. May God Bless and comfort the family. May each of you remember the wonderful memories to comfort you. Janice Hicks Mason
Susan Kynard-Deavers
April 16, 2012
To my cousins: our deepest sympathy, our love, & prayers for you in your time of sorrow. Peace & grace be with you all.
James & Susan Kynard-Deavers
Cheryl Crawford
April 16, 2012
My heart goes out to the Pugh family; I know this is a tremendous loss to each of you. Mrs. Pugh was kind, gentle, loving, warm and a true lady. Her shining example will continue to guide her family and others who knew and loved her.
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