Elizabeth Pugh

Elizabeth’s Journey My prayers have all been answered, finally arrived, The healing that has been delayed, has now been fulfilled. No more schedules to keep. I’m enjoying Jesus, just sitting at His feet. If you could see me now. I’m walking the streets of gold. If you could see me now. Elizabeth Pugh was born on Monday, July 18, 1927 to the late Linwood and Elise Skinner Kirkland in Waynesboro, Georgia. She responded to the call of God and peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 18, 2023 at her home. Elizabeth was educated at McKinney Branch Elementary and High School in Waynesboro, Georgia. Elizabeth was united in holy matrimony to the late Paul Pugh by Reverend John Anthony on November 17, 1946. From that union six children were born. Her husband and children later moved from Georgia to Maryland in 1962. Elizabeth loved her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. The grandchildren were the apple of her eye, and they loved her too. They would take turns watching her. Her late daughter, Mary, would come home from Portsmouth, VA and watch her on weekends to give Corine and Tiffany a break, because they watched her during the weekdays and nights. The boys took great care of their mom too, but there was just something about her daughters. Elizabeth loved the Lord and she often would quote scriptures and she would tell you that she was going to pray for you. Elizabeth was often called “the woman with the healing hands.” I can honestly say that she was a child of God. She was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church in Waynesboro, Georgia from 1939 until 1965. She later joined Macedonia Baptist Church, under the leadership of her brother in Christ, the beloved Bishop Isaac Jenkins, Sr. She would call him faithfully every morning to talk to him and see how he was doing and if she didn’t hear from him, she would have her children call his children. Elizabeth was also always happy to get a visit from Mama Lou (Louvinia) and Elizabeth Phillips. They visited her just two weeks before she went home to be with the Lord. Bishop and Elizabeth had a special bond and friendship too. She could cook too and often cooked delicious meals for the Jenkins family and other relatives. No one could cook those barbeque pig feet like her. She could basically cook anything. While at New Macedonia, she was a part of the Missionary Circle and the Back Home Club. Elizabeth could really wear a hat and it would match her outfit; she could dress too. She was called so many names like Mom, Sister, Mom Pugh, Mama and other wonderful names, because she did a lot for everyone. She, as well as her family, loved to give. They would make large contributions to the church and buy toys and clothes for the less fortunate. Elizabeth worked at Perdue Farms, Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen, A.W. Perdue Son, Incorporated, as a chicken grower, during the years 1971-1987. Facing life’s challenges with optimism, determination and her amazing strength was her gift from God. Elizabeth later became an entrepreneur; she owned a lot of farms and land. She worked hard for her family, making sure they had what they needed. God blessed her and her company to expand and she continued to help others. Her true ministry was helping others, which she found great joy in doing. The Pugh family have always been givers and they love to help the community. Elizabeth was a person who didn’t play. She would tell you exactly how she felt. She said what she said and she meant it and still would give you the shirt off her back. She will surely be missed. Elizabeth leaves loving memories for: her children, Willie (Lola) Pugh, Paul, Jr. (Gloria) Pugh, Corine Pugh, Linwood Pugh, Sr. and Floyd Pugh; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Pugh, Sr., daughter, Mary Pugh, grandson, Calvin Handy and her brother/friend and Pastor, the beloved Bishop Isaac Jenkins, Sr. Submitted With Love ~ The Family

Elizabeth Pugh

July 18, 1927 - September 18, 2023