Edith Pugh

Edith A. Pugh, 85, formerly of Wichita, passed away Nov. 22, 2009, at St. Luke Hospital in Marion.

 She was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Burlington, to Vernie and Viola (Crouch) Ralston.

 She was a retired sales associate for Sears.

 She was married to Leslie Wayne Pugh in November 1943.

 She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Jerry Pugh; son-in-law, Ronnie Lovelady; and all of her sisters.

 She is survived by her daughters, Linda and Bub Lovelady and Lala Lovelady, all of Marion; three grandchildren,  Kristi Russell, Gary Carpenter, and Joe Lovelady; 11 great-grandchildren; and her friend, Otis Chandler. 

 Edith was a member of Marion Christian Church; the Queen Bess Chapter 56, Order of Eastern Star; American Legion Auxiliary Post 401; St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary; and the Christian Women’s Fellowship.

 Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Marion Christian Church with the Rev. Carl Helm officiating. 

Interment will be in Quincy Cemetery, Quincy. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established with Hospice Care of Kansas, Marion Christian Church, or Holy Family Parish in care of Zeiner Funeral Home.