I have fought a good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me on that day: an not to me only but to all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7. Evelyn Georgetown Pugh, 88, departed this life on September 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was a native and resident of Plaquemine, LA. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, September 12 from 8-10 a.m. at Mt. Zion Inner City Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. Ricardo Handy, 24400 Eleanor Dr., Plaquemine. Private funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Masks are required. The service will be streamed live via Facebook-Mt.Zion Inner City Plaq/BR. Survived by two daughters, Sarah P. Bouvay of Addis, LA and April Pugh of Plaquemine, LA; six sons, Emmitt (Harriett) Pugh, Sr., William "Pete" (Janice) Pugh, Elmon "McKinley" (Rosemary) Pugh, of Plaquemine and Tommy (Annette) Pugh, of Port Allen, LA; Henry (Michelle) Pugh, of Omaha, Nebraska and Kendra (Dominique) Pugh of Baton Rouge, LA.; daughter-in-law, Wanda Murry, Baton Rouge; three sisters-in-law, Mercy D. Georgetown, who became a devoted companion, Audrey Turner and Gertrude Pugh, and one brother-in-law, Leroy Christophe, all of Plaquemine, LA; 44 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Osborne and Chlora Georgetown, her husband Emile Pugh, Jr. stepson, James Murry; son-in-law, Charles Bouvay, Sr.; brother, William Georgetown; five sisters, Lorraine Georgetown, Ruth "B.C." Anderson, Clora Georgetown, Alneida Christophe and Vivian Georgetown, other relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Roscoe Mortuary, Plaquemine.
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Vivian Smith
September 14, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ethel Tate edwards
Friend
September 13, 2020
Prayers to the Pugh family! May she RIGod’sHP!!
Kathy Ennis
September 12, 2020
She was the last of my mother‘s sisters and brother. She tried to step in to handle what ever we needed her for, or whatever she thought we needed. You fought a good fight, you finished your course and you have taken your place In Heaven with the rest of the family.
Jackie
Family
September 12, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Pugh family. Ms. Evelyn was such a devoted and caring woman. She will be dearly missed.
Brooke Battiste
September 12, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Our prayers are with your family.❤
Rev. & Mrs. Tyrone Maracalin
Friend
September 12, 2020
To Emmitt & Harriet Pugh
May it comfort you to know, that others share in your sorrow at this most difficult time
I met your Mother 29 years ago, when she did my Wedding Cake. She was such a beautiful person and would always make you welcome, when you would come to her home
I will continue, to keep all of ou in my prayers.
With Loving Sympathy
Cheryl Dukes & Family
CHERYL Dukes
Friend
September 11, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MELBA,JOHNNYMAE,SHELIA,JOE,SHARLENE
Family
September 11, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
PAUL PUGH
Family
September 11, 2020
On behalf of the family of Ernest and Ethel Davis, we send our sincere condolences to the family. We share your grief in the loss of yet another one of our community elders. Sending our love and prayers.
Janelle Davis Sparks
Neighbor
September 11, 2020
Lawrence Hall
Friend
September 11, 2020
Lawrence Hall
September 11, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Price, Sr & Family
Friend
September 11, 2020
Condolences to the family♥
Mitchle and Sandra Allen
Friend
September 11, 2020
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal, rest n God’s arms and take ur rest, loving and already missing u, ur niece Elaine of NOLA
Elaine Johnson
Family
September 11, 2020
Be not dismayed what ever be tide God will take care of you , beneath his wings of love abide, God will take care of you, God will take care of you through every day, O'er all the way, he will take care of you, GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
HARVEY & MARIE PUGH
Family
September 11, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Josie Thompson
Friend
September 11, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. May God give you all strengthen and comfort to endure.
Janice Anderson
Friend
September 11, 2020
To the Pugh, Georgetown family I'm send my love and condolences. So sorry for your loss of a very good person.
Crystal Capers
Friend
September 11, 2020
Our love and prayers are with you all during this time. We pray for strength and healing in our family. Be encouraged her beautiful spirit is gone from our sight, but never gone from hearts. Love you all.
Miranda Georgetown Riley & Family
Family
September 11, 2020
She was a beautiful and caring woman.
Renee Gainer
Friend
September 11, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family. May GOD see you through.
Betty Atkins
September 10, 2020
My condolences and deepest sympathy to the family. May y'all find comfort in know God love her.
Clourth Wilson, Sr
Classmate
September 10, 2020
Wishing You hope in the midst of Sorrow and Comfort in the midst of pain. Extending My Deepest Sympathy.
Marilyn Gosserand
Friend
September 10, 2020
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Emmitt you are in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. May the memories of your mom sustain you all during this time of sorrow.
Virginia Lewis Parker
Classmate
September 10, 2020
Offering my condolences to the family. May God give you the strength to endure this loss. May His peace abide with you.
Betty Thomas
Acquaintance
September 10, 2020
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