Debora Kay Thompson Pugh's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Salem, Virginia

Debora Kay Thompson Pugh

September 21, 1956 - June 8, 2025 (68 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Debora Kay Thompson Pugh's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Salem, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory

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Debora Kay Thompson Pugh

September 21, 1956 - June 8, 2025 (68 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Debora Kay Thompson Pugh Obituary

We bid farewell to Debora Kay Thompson Pugh of Salem, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 8, 2025 at the age of 68. Debora Kay Thompson touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Debora Kay Thompson Pugh to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James E. Thompson and Effie M. Thompson; and her parents-in-law, Carl W. and Ruby B. Pugh. She is survived by: her husband Carl W. Pugh, Jr.; her sons, Joshua L. Pugh (Holly M. Maske) and Luke E. Pugh (Tara N. Pugh); her grandchildren, William Dutch Pugh, Ava Marie Pugh, Dylan Lee Pugh and Alyssa Marie Pugh; her siblings, Janice T. Burton and Archie; her sister-in-law Carrie Pugh; her niece Ashlyn Pugh; her nephews, Brian Fralin (Christy) and Carson Pugh (Kaitlin); and also, Bonnie, Jeannie, Nancy Keenan, Teresa and Mitch Whitlock.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel (305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153).

In her memory, donations may be made to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Attention: The Sarah Cannon Fund, P.O. Box 440225, Nashville, TN 37244; UVA Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, 1240 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903 or The Salem Food Pantry, 829 Indiana St. Salem VA 24153.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory



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June 29

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel
305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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