Homegoing Celebration for

Sister Lavida Learnetta Andrews Pugh

February 13, 1977 April 13, 2020

Monday, April 20, 2020

11:00 a.m.

Chapel of Angels Funeral Home

823 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Laurel, Mississippi 39440

Pastor Jimmie E. Bunch Sr., Officiating

Dr. Arthur F. Logan Jr., Pastor

To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me

“I’ll Be Waiting for You”

Although your heart may be broke,

There’s no need to weep for me.

I’m in a wonderful place now,

Where I’m happy and carefree.

I had to go, but I’ve left behind

Good memories to comfort you.

Concentrate on the best times we had,

And try not to feel so sad.

For on day we’ll be together again,

To laugh and sing and play.

You’ll be so glad to see me again,

It will seem I was gone just one day.

To My Husband, Mother, Father,

Pastor, Brothers, Sister,

Family and Friends

In Loving Memory of my

“Special Wife”

The day you left and gained your wings, my heart just broke in two

I wish you could have stayed with me, but Heaven needed you

You left me with the memories, and I love you dearly still

No matter how much time goes by, you know I always will

You were a very special person, with kindness in your heart

And the love we had together, grows stronger now we’re apart

I know I cannot bring you back, although I wish it everyday

But a piece of me went with you, the day you went away.

Your darling husband,

Ray Pugh

Order of Service

Processional……………………………………………………………………………………Pastor

Master of Ceremony…………………………………………………Pastor Jaymar Jackson

Song………………………………………………………………………Pastor Jaymar Jackson

Scripture(s)

Old Testament………………………………………………Pastor Arthur Logan, Jr.

New Testament……………………………………………Pastor Arthur Logan, Jr.

Prayer of Comfort…………………………………………………Pastor Arthur Logan, Jr.

Song………………………………………………………………………Pastor Jaymar Jackson

Acknowledgements…………………………………………………Pastor Jaymar Jackson

Obituary………………………………………………………………………………Read Silently

Eulogy…………………………………………………………………Pastor Jimmie Bunch, Sr.

Recessional

To My Daughter

On April 13th, God looked around his garden and he noticed an empty space,

He then looked down upon his Earth, and he noticed Lavida’s tired face,

He put his loving arms around her and pulled her to rest, God’s garden must be

beautiful y’all, he always picks the best.

Now I know the family chain has been broken and the links are out of our

hands, but just as has God’s picks us one by one, surely that chain will link

again.

Love always, Daddy

Remembering the Life of

Lavida Learnetta Pugh (Andrews)

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

On Tuesday, April 13, 2020, about 4:40 in the evening. God came after preparing a place

for our loved one, Mrs. Lavida Learnetta Pugh (Andrews) and receive her unto Himself.

Mrs. Lavida Learnetta Pugh was born on February 13, 1977 to Mr. Tony Robinson and

Mrs. Brenda L. Logan (Andrews).

Mrs. Lavida L. Pugh grew up with her family whom she loved very much. At an early age,

Lavida became ill, but she did not let that discourage her. Lavida continued her education

at Laurel City Schools and became ill once more. Still, she continued her education and

graduated from R.H. Watkins High School. Lavida furthered her studies at Jones Junior

College.

Lavida confessed her love for Christ and joined Providence Baptist Church where she sang

in the children choir. She transferred her membership to Mt. Hebron Baptist Church under

the leadership of her stepfather, Pastor Arthur F. Logan, Jr., and sang in the choir there

also. After becoming an adult, Lavida became a member of Union Baptist Church where

her stepfather pastored. Lavida loved taking care of the elderly and they all loved her. She

enjoyed taking them to doctor visits, grocery shopping, and even to church. She will be

missed by many.

Lavida was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Ray Pugh. God blessed their union until her

death. Lavida was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Mr. John E. Andrews;

maternal grandmother, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Andrews; paternal grandfather, Mr. Joe

Robinson; paternal grandmother, Rachael Robinson; two uncles: Mitchell Andrews and

Michael E. Andrews; three aunts: Olivia J. McGee, Shelia Ann Andrews, Lora Andrews;

and her mother-in-law, Sarah Lee Pugh.

Lavida leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Mr. Ray Pugh of Laurel, MS; her

father, Mr. Tony Robinson; her mother, Mrs. Brenda L. Logan; her stepfather, Pastor

Arthur F. Logan, Jr.; her god-father, Mr. James E. Townsend; all from Laurel, MS; her

father-in-law, L.C. Pugh, from Heidelburg, MS; three brothers: Dennis Ray (Marcella)

Andrews of Tallahassee, FL., Carlos N. (Jamilah) Andrews of Goodman, MS, Anthonio

(Calea) Robinson of Bay Springs, MS; one sister Atonia K. Andrews Bender from Laurel,

MS; a special aunt, Ernetta Andrews Bunch of Laurel, MS; five uncles, Joe Robinson of

Laurel, MS; Hershell (Redonna) Parker of Waterloo, IA, Ray Charles (Kay) Andrews of

Fort Worth, TX, Todd Andrews and Kenneth Andrews, both of Laurel, MS; and a host

of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

A Letter from Heaven

When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see,

If the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today,

While thinking of the many things, we didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,

And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.

When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart,

for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart!

I love you always Mom, Dennis Ray, Atonia, & Carlos!

Honorary Pallbearers

Dennis Ray Andrews Carlos Andrews

Active Pallbearers

Johnny Parker Ralph Parker

Jimmie Bunch, Jr. Ken Andrews, Sr.

Ken Andrews, Jr.

Flower Bearers

Friends & Family

Acknowledgements

The family of the late Mrs. Lavida Learnetta Pugh (Andrews) would like to express their deepest and sincere gratitude for the acts of kindness, love, and concern shown to us during the illness and passing of our love one. We pray God’s blessings for you and ask your continued prayers for us. Also, a very

special thanks to her R.N., Kevin and her Nurse Assistant, Bonnie.

The Family

Interment

Oak Hill #2 Cemetery

Professional Services Entrusted to:

Chapel of Angels Funeral Home

823 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Laurel, Mississippi 39440

(601) 428-2011