Ms. Theresa Lynn Pugh

In Loving Memory Of Theresa Lynn Pugh made her entrance on October 4, 1966 to the late Johnny Lee “John” and JoAnne Pugh. Born, raised, and educated in Detroit, she was strong-minded, artistic, and had an impeccable work-ethic. She had an eye for doing things her way and making it come out beautiful in the end. She was a devoted MOTHER who had her first daughter JuWanna Nicole (Nikki) in March of 1986. A few years later she had her second daughter Brittany in May of 1990. She always treated her only niece, Chanel, who was born in December of 1988 as her middle child. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who were the center of her world. She was affectionately called Mi-Mi and wore that badge proudly. Camorah, Kobi, and Charleigh could call their Mi-Mi and melt her heart in an instant. She was also very proud of her one & only nephew (Frankie) and always told him how smart and intelligent he was. She took pride in cheering Lisa on concerning her TEDx pursuits. She was very proud & supportive of her entire family. She was a hard worker who served in the food and beverage industry for over 25 years as a Banquet Supervisor. HOSPITALITY was her jam as she enjoyed interacting with people. She had many ways of showing you new things through the love she gave all while teaching you a lesson. Her spirit was radiant and her smile would light up a room. She enjoyed working events and meeting new people along her journey which led to many life-long friends. She was a FAITHFUL friend who cherished the relationships for more than half her life with Carmen, Georgia, and Stephanie. They spent time traveling together and talked about all the places they wanted to visit. She was a social BUTTERFLY who loved ballroom dancing. Since she never met a stranger, she developed many friendships within this community with individuals who shared the same love for dancing. Her heart was so big that she wanted to give love and share everything she had with those around her. She was a joyful SERVANT at House of Prayer & Praise Ministries. She joined the ministry in 2009, under the leadership of the late Bishop Steven J. Bennett Sr. and Pastor Valorie Bennett where she received the gift of salvation by accepting Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. She served diligently on the Ushers & Greeters team, shared her GIFT of hospitality with the Hospitality team, and later served on the Intercessory Prayer Team. After fighting the good fight of FAITH, her Father God called her home on May 31, 2024. Her LEGACY lives on in her two daughters JuWanna Nicole “Nikki” Leali and Brittany Hollowell (Charles); three granddaughters Camorah, Kobi, and Charleigh; one sister Valaise Smith; one niece Chanel Oldham; one great-nephew Frankie Jr. and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Ms. Theresa Lynn Pugh

October 4, 1966 - May 31, 2024