Pugh, Frances Via

Syrena Frances Via Pugh devoted Jehovah’s witness, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friends passed away Friday November 10, 2023 at the age of 98.

Frances, Peachie as she was affectionately know to family and friends was born to General and Margaret Via on March 11 1925 in Floyd Virginia. Frances married John Douglas Pugh and from that union came three children. Fred, Alvestar and Hope. Frances held many jobs from house keeping to working in a shirt factory. She also worked along side her husband cutting down bushes, planting seeds in the garden and attending to the farm animals. Frances had this one pig that she grew fond of and refused to have it killed. Her grandchildren called the pig Wilbur. She loved to sing, sew, and draw. Nothing kept Frances from hearing or sharing the word of Jehovah. She loved attending the hall and conferences that were held.

Predeceased in death are her Husband John Douglas Pugh, Parents General and Margaret Via Daughter Hope Brezene Pugh, Son Alvestar M. Pugh Sisters Virginia Via Hardy, Helen Via Saunders Brothers Peter, Fred, Harmen, James, Walker and Winfred Via. Granddaughter Tonya Pugh Pullins Riley Grandson James Pugh Motley. Daughter-in-law Jean Pugh

Frances is survived by her son Fred Pugh Sr. Grandchildren Alvestar Motley, Alvestar Lewis, Dontae Lewis, Robin Pugh Robinson, Fred Pugh II, Hope Pugh Graves, Trish Akers, Sharon Avery, kia Hale and Lia Hale. 19 great grandchildren 21 great great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a special niece Ivy (Boo) Saunders Harris.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 2pm at Gardner Funeral Home with Fred Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Little River Church Cemetery. There will be a visitation one hour prior to service time. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home.