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Helen L. Pugh Helen Louise Pugh, 82, of Mexico, died at 7:32 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Golden Living Center/Gamma Road in Wellsville. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Pickering Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Baitinger officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs. Pugh was born on Feb. 19, 1926, in Mexico, a daughter of Robert and Cleo Stewart Barker. On July 3, 1943, in Mexico, she married James O. Pugh, who died on July 22, 1990. In addition to being a homemaker, Mrs. Pugh had worked in the cafeterias for Mexico Public Schools and at Crown Laundry. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family. She was a member of Kentucky Road Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert H. Pugh and wife Linda, Mexico, and Keith D. Pugh and wife Mardi, Mountain Home, Idaho; two daughters, Karen Fierge and husband Earl, Vandalia, and Pam Stuart and husband David, Mexico; one sister, Ann Hatfield, Mexico; 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. In addition to her husband, her parents, two sons, William and James Oren Jr., one sister Betty, and one niece preceded her in death. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy Pam, Shelly, & Robyn- I am sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Kristen Beshears To all of Helens family so sorry to hear of her passing I will always remember her and she will be missed by a lot of people my sympathy Edwina[Sullivan) Stanford i just want you all to know that we loved helen to . she was a true friend and neighbor to us for 35 years . she will be sadly missed by us. god bless all of you. from carol turpin and family love you all. Bob&Linda Sorry to hear about your mom,your whole Pugh family are in my thoughts and prayers.Tommy&Ruth Johns Shelly,Sorry to hear about your grandma,My thoughts and prayers are with you.Love ya,Ruth Johns Even though we have all known her in different lights, different times throughout life, most that knew her loved her. To me she was a savior, loving grandma, friend and companion. She loved and believed in me when no one else did. Even though my heart breaks that she is gone; I find comfort in knowing that she is finally back with Jimmy, Billy and Grandpa who she missed and loved so deeply. Even though there are MANY people who helped and loved my grandma I want to say a huge thank you to Carol Turpin who was her next door neighbor and constant friend for a huge part of my grandma's life. Thank you Carol (and Charlie) for always being there for my grandma. You were more a part of the family than you will ever know. I want to say thank you for always being there in good times and bad, I know how much she meant to you. Grandma, Grandpa and Charlie and the gang are probably all hanging out at this very moment. Until we meet again may you rest in peace grandma, I love and miss you so much. Shelly Walker Just wanted to let you all know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I grew up with Helen and she was a dear friend to me. Sorry for your loss. Lily(Sparks)Deimeke. We are deeply sorry on your loss. Helen will be truly missed. Our condolences. Lillie Smith and Darla (Smith) Pillips and family DEAR KAREN,KEITH,PAM,ROBERT, i AM SORRY TO HAVE HEARD ABOUT YOUR MOM. As you know I thought alot of your mom as my mom. I know she will be missed by all whom knew her. Just to know your whole family was a blessing to me. God bless all of you. our prayers and thought are with you and your family. Betty(smith)&Mike Womack Keith, I am sorry I am so late finding out about your mom. I did think a lot of her, she was always very nice to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Pam, Karen, Cody and the rest of your family. Sherry Mills We are Sorry for your loss she will be sadly missed for she was a good neighbor for many years. God bless all of you. The Stowers Family Sorry about the loss -Stephanie-

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