Frances Irene Turnmire Pugh
April 28, 1949 — June 14, 2017
Frances Irene Turnmire Pugh
Mrs. Frances Irene Turnmire Pugh, age 68 of Piney Creek, NC died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Pugh was born on April 28, 1949 in Ashe County to Riley James and Myrtle Elizabeth McCoy Turnmire. Mrs. Pugh was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Roger Turnmire, daughter, Crystal Gail Woodie, and an infant son, Johnny Douglas Woodie. Mrs. Pugh was a member of Scottsville Baptist Church. She was a perfect wife who enjoyed spending time with her family. She volunteered as a foster grandparent at Piney Creek Elementary School. Her hobbies included shopping, gardening, and decorating. She kept a spotless house with a motto of "home decor and no shoes on the floor".
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Scottsville Baptist Church by Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. Tommy Worth. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. Pugh is survived by: Husband of 33 years, Danny Pugh, Son, Keith Woodie (Denise) of Glendale Springs, Daughter, Pamela Lester (Tony Hopkins) of West Jefferson, Stepson, Brent Pugh (Jill) of Piney Creek, Stepdaughter, Shannon Brooks (Josh) of Chapel Hill, Special Granddaughter, Angel Calhoun (Joey) of Hays, Brother, Howard Turnmire of Warrensville, Brother, Joe Turnmire of Warrensville, Brother, Ralph Turnmire of West Jefferson, Brother, Jim Turnmire of West Jefferson, Sister, Shirley Dixon of Sparta, Sister, Hazel Hopkins of Crumpler, Sister, Patsy Walton of Warrensville; also surviving are 9 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made in her name to the Foster Grandparent Program, P.O. Box 605, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Pugh's arrangements.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Scottsville Baptist Church by Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. Tommy Worth. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. Pugh is survived by: Husband of 33 years, Danny Pugh, Son, Keith Woodie (Denise) of Glendale Springs, Daughter, Pamela Lester (Tony Hopkins) of West Jefferson, Stepson, Brent Pugh (Jill) of Piney Creek, Stepdaughter, Shannon Brooks (Josh) of Chapel Hill, Special Granddaughter, Angel Calhoun (Joey) of Hays, Brother, Howard Turnmire of Warrensville, Brother, Joe Turnmire of Warrensville, Brother, Ralph Turnmire of West Jefferson, Brother, Jim Turnmire of West Jefferson, Sister, Shirley Dixon of Sparta, Sister, Hazel Hopkins of Crumpler, Sister, Patsy Walton of Warrensville; also surviving are 9 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made in her name to the Foster Grandparent Program, P.O. Box 605, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Pugh's arrangements.
Cemetery Details
Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery
3138 Mt. Zion Church Road
Piney Creek, NC, 28663
Piney Creek, NC, 28663
Visitation
JUN 17. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel and Gardens
3470 US Highway 221 North
Jefferson, NC, US, 28640
Funeral Service
JUN 18. 02:00 PM
Scottsville Baptist Church
165 Old County Line Rd.
Laurel Springs, NC, US, 28644
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