Mrs. Retha Jones Pugh, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at her home.
Retha was born in Kingsport on August 14, 1935, to the late Palmer and Martha Jones.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Jonesborough. She loved her church family very much but more than anything, she loved the Lord. She was a kind lady who always had a smile for everyone. She worked for over 25 years as a transporter for the Johnson City Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Pugh, Sr.; her sons, James A. Pugh, Jr., and Randy Pugh.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Ava Pugh; grandsons, Derrek and Evan Pugh; sisters, Glenda Summy and Sharon Long; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Monte Vista Burial Park with Pastor Willy Lunsford officiating. The family will receive friends from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Saturday, July 15, 2023, prior to the graveside at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.
A special thank you to Anna Smith for the loving care she provided to Retha, as well as a special thank you to Diana Gillespie.
I met Retha through MyRide Jonesborough a few years ago. Lovely, quiet-spoken lady, grieving the deaths of her husband and sons within a short period of time. I pray for God’s blessings to surround and comfort the family members.
07/15/2023
Luanne Hoilman
I had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Pugh for many years by being her dental hygienist. She was a very sweet, kind woman who loved her family and church very much. She always enjoyed her traveling days and sharing her experiences. Know she was heart broken to lose her husband and two sons. She appreciated the care her daughter-in-law gave her very much. She will be missed, prayers for her family and friends.
07/14/2023
Tim and Debra Britt
Retha was loved by her church family. She was a inspiration and she loved worshiping her Lord Jesus Christ.
Ava and Evan so sorry for your loss. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you both!!
