Velma Pugh

Velma Pugh obituary, Eudora, MS

Velma Pugh

Velma Pugh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hernando Funeral Home on Feb. 16, 2026.
Velma Lee Pugh, 96, was born in Eudora, Mississippi to Mack and Esther McElhaney on January 31, 1930. She passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. Velma was a graduate of Eudora High School.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth Pugh (Deeanne) and granddaughter, Susannah Manney (Jim).

She is preceded by her loving husband, Max Pugh; parents Mack and Esther McElhaney ; and son, James Barry Pugh.

Velma worked many years at Singer Sewing Machine Company in downtown Memphis until she left to raise her children, She later returned to work at National Mortgage from which she retired. She loved her family as well as her church family

The family will be receiving friends Tuesday, February 17, from 1-2 pm with services beginning at 2 pm all at Trinity Baptist Church in Eudora, Mississippi. Interment to follow at Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Hernando Funeral Home

2285 Highway 51 South, Hernando, MS 38632

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