Mary Mildred Pugh, 89 of Princeton, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Gibson General Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility.

 

She was born Feb. 6, 1924 in rural Princeton to Patrick W. and Nancy Ada (Lampkins) Woods.

 

She was a graduate of Princeton High School class of 1942 and had last worked for C.A.P.E. (Community Action Program). She was a founding member of the Doodle-De Doers, Senior Rhythm Band. She also held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary Post 25, V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 1147, Eagles Auxiliary Aerie 361 and the Gibson County Senior Center all of Princeton.

 

Mary is survived by four children, Jack Ray (Marilyn) Pugh of Tampa, Fla., Shelba Jean King (special friend, Gene) of Portage, Stanley Wayne Pugh, Jr. (special friend, Cheri Goldman) and Steven Patrick (Denise) Pugh both of Princeton; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley Wayne Pugh, Sr. in 1982; a granddaughter, Misty Jean King; a son-in-law, Jerry King and also five brothers, Herman, Shelby, Ray, Charlie and Alva Woods.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, with Rev. Bob McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery south of Francisco.

 

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Colvin Funeral Home.