Felicia Alane Matthews Pugh was born January 12, 1963 in Mobile, AL to the late Derrick Matthews, Sr. and the late Eunice Presnall Matthews.
Upon moving to Allen, Al, she joined Mt. Horeb AME Church where she was a faithful member. On May 5, 1985, she was united in marriage to Terry Lance Pugh. They shared 30 years of happiness and were blessed with two daughters. Felicia later joined First Baptist Church of Whatley where she served as the church secretary and was a faithful member until death.
Felicia graduated from Clarke County High School in 1981, and was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. Whether through a kind word, a gentle touch, or her loving smile, Felicia was dedicated to caring for those in need.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Gaynell Simpson. On Friday, April 24, 2015, Felicia exchanged life for eternity.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Terry Lance Pugh; two daughters, Terlisha Shardae Pugh and Brittany Cherneice Pugh, all of Grove Hill, AL; two sisters, Portia Matthews of Grove Hill, Al; Angela (Mark) Hamberlin of Chicago, IL; one brother, Derrick "Don" Matthews of Grove Hill, AL; one uncle, James (Henrietta) Presnall of Flint, MI; two aunts, Corraine McCall of Springhill, MA and Ann Hampton of Flint, MI; a devoted mother-in-law, Marie Pugh of Grove Hill, AL; three brothers-in-law, Rev. Eddie Roy (Cynthia) Pugh, Jr., Ricky Anthony Pugh, both of Grove Hill, AL, and Royce (Mary) Tate of Milwaukee, WI; two sisters-in-law, Gladys (Willie) Perry of Prattville, AL, and Tretta Lynn (Malcolm) Huff of Mobile, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing Saturday, May 2, 2pm until the 3pm service at Mt. Zion #2 Baptist Church of Grove Hill, AL; Rev. William Jackson, pastor; Rev. Fernell Pendleton, eulogist and pastor of Mrs. Pugh. Following burial in First Baptist Church of Whatley Cemetery, 26820 Hwy 84, Whatley, AL 36482, the family will receive friends at the home of Rev. Eddie Roy & Mrs. Cynthia Pugh, Jr., 14240 Hwy 43, Grove Hill, AL 36451.
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