Melba Ruth Pugh

1924 - 2018

Melba Ruth Pugh obituary, 1924-2018

Melba Ruth Pugh

1924 - 2018

BORN

1924

DIED

2018

Melba Pugh Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 24, 2018.
Melba Ruth Pugh, 93, of El Dorado, passed away, Saturday, March 24, 2018, at her residence. She was born July 27, 1924, to Thomas Fred and Grace Martin Ware in El Dorado, AR.

She was of the Church of Christ faith and previously worked as secretary for the Union School District.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Clyde Pugh; brother, Theron Fred Ware; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Ware.

Survivors include her son, Clay Pugh (Debbie); daughter, Leanne Ruth Pugh all of El Dorado; granddaughter, Meagan Purifoy (Paul) of Parkers Chapel; and two great grandchildren, Alyssa and Emma Purifoy.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Young's Chapel with Terry Ware officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Sycamore Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to Southern Christian Home, 100 W. Hardin St., Morrilton, AR 72110.

An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com

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