Geraldine K Pugh

Gerry Pugh, 84, of Opelika entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 – To God be the Glory!!! We rejoice that she is finally HOME with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, and welcomed by so many of her loved ones that she has longed to see again.

Gerry was born on September 18, 1938 in Macon County, AL.  She is survived by her two children, Randy (Roxanne) Pugh and Rhee (Steve) Clemmons; five grandchildren, Eric (Lana) Clemmons, Ryan (Amanda) Pugh, Amy Pugh, Erin Clemmons, and Ashlee Pugh; two great-grandchildren, Zeb and Annie Pearl Pugh; one sister, Jeanelle (Charles) Sargent and several brother and sister in laws, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Floyd Pugh; her parents, Lee and Erma King; brothers Waymon (Willadean) King; Paul King; and sister Loette (Bud) Johnson.

Gerry first worked as an administrative secretary at Lee County Hospital, and later worked at Opelika City Hall for many years.  She was the secretary to Mayors Thompson, Freeman, and Patton before retiring.  Gerry is best known for her gracious hospitality and especially for being a wonderful cook, homemaker, and hostess.  She is so loved and famous in her family, particularly with her grandchildren, for Sunday lunch after church – every Sunday as far back as can be remembered!

Gerry was a faithful member of Wesley Memorial UMC (now Oak Hill Church) in Opelika for over 50 years where she enjoyed her Sunday school class and their monthly fellowship suppers, Bible studies, and women’s ministry events.

Celebration of Life services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, September 15, 2023 at Oak Hill Church in Opelika, with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm prior to the service. Pastors Craig Lee and Paul Ferrell will officiate. Burial will follow in Garden Hills Cemetery.  Gerry loved flowers, so they are gratefully accepted as memorials or gifts made in her memory to The Harbor at Opelika Memory Care or Bethany House in Auburn are also wonderful considerations.

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory directing.