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Evelyn Georgetown Pugh

Evelyn Georgetown Pugh obituary, Plaquemine, LA

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Evelyn Pugh Obituary

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.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2020.
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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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