Genetta Marie Pugh's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Genetta Marie Pugh

September 7, 1936 - July 11, 2025 (88 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Genetta Marie Pugh's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Genetta Marie Pugh

September 7, 1936 - July 11, 2025 (88 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Genetta Marie Pugh Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Genetta Marie Pugh of Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 88, on July 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Matt Callihan, Sr. and Chelsa Beatrice Yeager Callihan; her former husband Norman Dittrich; her siblings, Wilma Jean Adams, Henry Matt Callihan, Jr. (H. M.) and Ronnie Dale Callihan; and her brother-in-law Kenneth Adams.

She is survived by: her husband Will Pugh; her stepchildren, Jim Pugh, Mark Pugh, Linda King, Lee Dittrich and Karl Dittrich; her sister-in-law Carolyn Elizabeth Callihan; and her sibling's children, Josh Callihan, Matt Callihan III, Gus Callihan, Kenny Adams, Mark Adams, Sean Callihan and Amy Marie Callihan. She is also survived by great-nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Concord Methodist Church (11020 Roane Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to Concord Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rose Mortuary



Fri

July 25

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Concord Methodist Church
11020 Roane Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934

Fri

July 25

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Concord Methodist Church
11020 Roane Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934

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