Betty Jo (Hawkins) Pugh's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Betty Jo (Hawkins) Pugh

December 24, 1932 - October 18, 2025 (92 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Betty Jo (Hawkins) Pugh's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Young Funeral Home Auburn Chapel

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Betty Jo (Hawkins) Pugh

December 24, 1932 - October 18, 2025 (92 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Betty Jo (Hawkins) Pugh Obituary

In loving memory of Betty Jo (Hawkins) Pugh of Knoxville, Tennessee, who departed this world on October 18, 2025 at the age of 92. Betty leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Betty leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Milton Joseph and Ovell Hawkins (Keasler); her husband Arthur Pugh; her son Alex Leo Pugh; and her siblings, James Hawkins, Billy Hawkins and Ann Hawkins.

She is survived by: her children, Nina Pugh (Marion) of Auburn, Gary Pugh (Beverly) of Knoxville, Tennessee and Eric Pugh (Jenny) of Knoxville, Tennessee; and her sister Norma Adkison of Albany, GA. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Auburn Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Young Funeral Home Auburn Chapel



Thu

Oct 23

Graveside service

2:00 PM

Auburn Cemetery

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