Joyce G. Pugh, 83, of Tampa, FL, passed away on February 13, 2015 at Florida Hospital-Tampa.
Joyce moved here from her native Rochester, NY in 1954. She retired as a Teacher’s Aide at Carrollwood Elementary and the Hillsborough County School Board after 15 years. She was Methodist and an avid reader. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and shopping.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Calvin; her son, Gary of Tampa; two daughters, Linda Pugh-Petz of Stuart, FL and Karen Blair, of Land O Lakes, FL; brother, Richard “Dick” Watkins of Port Charlotte, FL; and granddaughter, Jamie Pugh.
A graveside service will be at 10:30 Am on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
God give peace and comfort to the family of Joyce Pugh. May he fill your hearts with many happy memories.
Rev. Daniel Richwine Job 14:14
I will miss my Mom so much. She always wanted the best for everyone. Now her worries and pains are gone and I know she is in a happier place.
Dear beautiful Joyce,
How I will miss you. You were my mother’s best friend since the 6th grade. You were very important to me as well. Always something kind to say. Always encouraging. You have no idea how much strength you gave me in so many ways. I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life. My beautiful, wonderful Joyce. How I loved you.
Though I never had the pleasure to meet yourself, I am thankful for the wonderful woman you raised in Linda. You have left a legacy o three fine children that Will embody your kindness and sincerity that Linda has shared over the years. Rest in peace, prayers of peace and healing to all those you loved.
My condolences go out to Cal and the Pugh Family. I grew up next door to the Pugh’s and can remember many summer days playing outside between my yard and Joyce’s. Joyce was always a second set of eyes for my parents. Joyce will be deeply missed by her family, neighbors and friends.
My condolences to Joyce’s family and friends. One of my mom’s friends from high school. My mother told me many funny story’s about her and Joyce’s escapades when they were teenagers. FUNNY!!! The Bible’s words are very true that “death is our enemy” It’s unnatural and we will never accept it’s finality.
But there’s hope!! Our Creator is going to fix all the things that make us unhappy. Including death. He will bring them back to life right here on earth. Death will be no more. Rev. 21:3,4. A happy time indeed ….when this comes to fruition.
Cheryl Doberstein