She was preceded in death by her parents Eloise Y. and Walter P. Bailey and an infant son, Joe Curtis Pugh, Jr.
Mrs. Pugh is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Joe Curtis Pugh; her daughters; Samantha Pugh Casey (Todd) and Angelique Pugh, granddaughters Hannah and Bethany Casey.
Born Judy Eloise Bailey on August 16, 1943, in Selma, Alabama. She was raised in McWilliams, Alabama by her widowed mother, along with her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Youngblood, Sr.
Mrs. Pugh attended Moore Academy in Pine Apple, Alabama where she graduated in 1961. She later moved to Montgomery, Alabama where she met and married her loving husband, Joe.
Mrs. Pugh was a member of Hope Hull United Methodist Church where she attended for over 40 years. She was a dedicated 23-year employee of the Montgomery Teachers/Tri-Rivers Federal Credit Union; who loved her work family and its many members.
Mrs. Pugh faced many personal challenges through the years from serving as a military wife during Vietnam, the death of her first-born child in 1968, as well as devastating house fire in 1983. Through all life’s many trials, she always persevered with a strong love of the Lord and her family.
Mrs. Pugh was known well for her love of cooking, especially her banana puddings. She was her happiest when feeding her many family members and friends. Her most gracious gift was how she always considered others and their needs ahead of her own.
We, the family would like to give special thanks to Diane Thornton and Yolanda McQueen for being such devoted caregivers. Our appreciation is also extended to Deena Schrader, Wallace Sadler, Estella Blevins, and the many other staff members of Kindred Hospice who provided such wonderful care during this time.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Hope Hull United Methodist Church, 305 Wasden Rd., Hope Hull. Al. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am Friday, January 25, 2019 at Hope Hull United Methodist Church, with burial to follow at Hills Chapel Cemetery in Ramer, Al., following the service.
Active Pall Bearers will be Jeff Dawkins, Joe Dawkins, Sellers Findley, Paul Mason, Dale Moncrief, and Robert Pugh.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Doby, Wheeler Kervin, Gene Lazenby, Doug McCord and Frank Turner. Donations may be made to Hope Hull UMC Crosswalk Sunday School Class.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30.
