Mrs. Etherlene Dunston Pugh

Life’s Reflections For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness with the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:6-8 Today, we pause to pay tribute to another soldier gone to get a great reward. Etherlene Dunston Pugh was born on March 8, 1944 in Wilson, North Carolina to the proud parents of Roosevelt and Josephine Dingle Dunston. Etherlene married Randolph Pugh and they were married over forty years. Etherlene attended Phyllis Wheatley School, Apopka, Florida. Etherlene was employed with the State of Florida over forty years at Sunland and Orange County Health Department. Etherlene retired from Orange County Health Department in February 2011. This retirement allowed her to do more of her favorite hobby, SHOP! SHOP! SHOP. You could often find her at Wal-mart during the wee hours of the morning and at Macy and Dillard’s during the day, not only shopping for herself but for anyone she thought was in need. She lived, loved and gave to all mankind. Etherlene joined Pleasant View Baptist Church and later moved to the Fountain of Life Baptist Church. Etherlene was a devoted mother and wife that loved and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Etherlene loved her children unconditionally. She was like a mother to so many of her children’s friends. Etherlene was preceded in death by her parents, Roosevelt Dunston and Josephine Dingle Dunston; brothers, Roy Dunston and Claude Hickey; sister, Hattie Dingle and grandson Terrious Mandrell Miles. She leaves to cherish precious memories to: her devoted and caring husband, Randolph Pugh; five loving children, Ronald Jackson, Tony R. Jackson, Angela Jackson Lewis (James), Stacey Jackson and Kimberly Taylor, all of Apopka, Florida; brothers, Robert Dunston (Sandra), Ervin Dunston (Delores) and James Hickey (Ruth); sisters, Josie Long (Jacob), Mayetta Massey (John), Katie Jones (Jimmie); brother-in-law, John Pugh, Jr; sisters-in-law, Rosa Dunston, Dorothy Dubose, Linda Sullivan and Candia Hickey; eighteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; raised as a son, LeDarion Jackson (Jasmine); two special and dear friends, Pauline Griffin and Eartha McMiller; special co-worker, Dory Seidlinger; godson, Josiah Bell; a host of uncles; aunts; nieces; nephews; cousins, step children, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

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Mrs. Etherlene Dunston Pugh

March 8, 1944 - May 4, 2015