Laura Edwards Pugh,72, of Vanceboro entered into eternal rest Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Her Viewing is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel 1700 Oscar Drive, New Bern, NC.
Her Memorial Service is 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Joe FWB Church 2115 Streets Ferry Rd. Vanceboro.
She is survived by her husband, Elijah Lee Pugh Jr. of the home; three sons, Elijah Lee Pugh III, Tucson, AZ, William Lamont Pugh and Robert Jarod Pugh both of Vanceboro, NC; one daughter Evangeline Pugh, Greenville, NC; four grandchildren; four sisters, Doris Edwards, Carrie Ward, Deloris Edwards and Mary Gaskins all of Vanceboro, NC; four brothers, Allen Edwards, New Bern, Vernon Edwards and Raymond Edwards both of Vanceboro, NC and Charles Edwards, Kentucky.
Christopher Rasco planted 5 trees in memory of Laura Jeanette Pugh . - January 11, 2026
To the Pugh and Edwards family, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. I'm praying for your family.
My condolences to you Elijah and Children. Also to all my cousins, Laura's Brothers and Sisters, all other family and friends. I know she will be greatly missed. I pray God's Love and Blessings to all! Geraldine Johnson Scott
I will miss you "aunt Pig". Thanks for all the laughter and memories. You're home now...rest!
Dearest Aunty, you will be missed. We know that you are with the Lord now, free from pain and suffering. You are in His grace for eternity.
To Bro. Charles Edwards and family: May God continue to give you peace during this time of sorrow. God's grace and mercy will sustain you. Sis. Edith Turley, Lexington, KY
Thinking of the families during this time of sorrow. May you find strength, peace and comfort knowing that others care. Sincerely,
Our deepest condolences are with the family, We pray God gives Strength, Peace and comfort for the family. Mrs. Pugh was sweet and kind person she will be dearly missed. Knowing that we are praying for the family.
Sending Love and Prayers To My Family May God Give You Peace
I was so sorry to hear of the passing Laura she was such a sweet acting person,she will most certainly be missed.
My Beloved First Cousin Laura; I Do, So Miss You. To The Family, Elijah, The Sons, The Grandchildren, and Siblings May The Lord Keep You Encouraged and Strong Through This Time He Has Chosen To End His Daughter's Earthly Journey. Rest In Knowing That God Has Everything In Control. To God Be All The Glory. My Love To You All. Effierie "Effie" Johnson Campbell
Elijah and sons please accept our condolences. Also to the Edwards family please accept our condolences. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Claude and Mary C Campbell
Big Mama you was such a blessing to me, RJ , LonLon, & Grandmammy we will truly miss you. I love you.
Condolences to the Pugh and Edwards Families. I am truly sorry for the loss of Laura was a very kind and sweet young lady and will be missed.🙏🙏
To the best bonus mom I could ever ask for I love you I'm just so glad I could have you in my life
Laura Pugh was a wonderful person she cared for you no matter who you are and loved you no matter who you are she would try to take care of you treat you like her son or daughter no matter what and I pray she peacefully relax to the afterlife.
With deepest condolences to the Pugh family in your time of sorrow.
Our neighborhood has lost a loving child of God To the family we are saddened to hear of the lost of your wife and mother just know she is now smiling down from heaven she will be missed but she has gained her wings From Show Some Love
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Pugh and Edwards family. Mrs. Louise was truly a woman of grace, and her warm smile and joyful spirit reflected God's love wherever she went. In this time of sorrow, may you find comfort in the Lord's promise that He is near to the brokenhearted. Lift your eyes to the hills, for your help comes from the Lord — He will strengthen and carry you through.
We rejoice knowing Mrs. Louise is now resting in the presence of our Heavenly Father, praising His holy name and shining in His eternal glory.
Covering you all in prayer.
With love, Paul Barrett & Family
To Laura's family. I have been knowing Laura for a long time Her sister Deloris and I were classmates. She will be missed but sleep on and take your rest. We love you, but God saw the road was getting a bit hard so He called her home. Praying God will comfort and strengthen you all today and in the days ahead.
Love and praying for you All. Mary Adams Brooks & Family Raleigh, N. C.
My deepest condolences are sent to you, the Edwards and Pugh Family. Laura has slipped away but will never be forgotten.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.