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SELENA MARIE PUGH

December 3, 1945 — March 3, 2023

WESTWEGO

SELENA MARIE PUGH

Selena Marie Shelvin Pugh entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a native of Port Barre, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. She attended Port Barre High School and was employed for over 45 years as a Private Household Manager. Selena was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church for over 40 years, serving as an usher. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Pugh. Loving mother of Darlene Pugh, Henry (Catherine) Noel, Sharon (Rodney) Lyons, Clara (Freddie) Noel, Ernest Pugh II, Amanda (Dariyan) Griffin, Lakeisha (Gregory) Pugh, and the late Sally Bagent. Grandmother of the late Lionel Noel. Daughter of the late Joseph Shelvin, Sr. and Gertrude Chenier Shelvin. Sister of Mary Thelma Pickney, Lucille Sereal, Velma (Albert) Henry, Joseph (Carolyn) Shelvin Jr., and the late Albert, Benjamin, Antoine, Peter, and Leroy Shelvin, and Virgie Albert. Sister-in-law of Viola, Lillie, and Joyce Shelvin. Godmother of Joy (Earl) Shelvin-Washington, Jeanette (Medrick) Banks, Wendy (Wayne) Bolden, and Chad Shelton. Also cherishing her memories are her employers of over 45 years, Dr. Jerry and Carolyn Fortino, 28 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Sunrise Baptist Church, St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 1738 L. B. Landry Avenue New Orleans, LA on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the church.

Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

 

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.

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Visitation

Saturday, March 18, 2023

8:30 - 10:00 am (Central time)

St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church

1738 L B Landry Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114

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Funeral Service

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church

1738 L B Landry Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114

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