Carolyn Rose Pugh, 74, of Hardin, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at her home.

Carolyn was born on Nov. 10, 1946, in Gettysburg, South Dakota, the daughter of Vernon Wayne and Wilma Louise (Ellis) Oyler. She was united in marriage to Kenneth “Wayne” Pugh of Stet on June 7, 1968. He survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: her son, Kevin Wayne (April) Pugh of Hardin; daughter, Kyla Jean Pugh of Higginsville; three grandsons, Korbin Wayne Pugh, Kameron Walker Pugh and Kolt Dilyn Pugh; three brothers, Donald Wayne (Sandy) Oyler of Braymer, David Lee (Sheila) Oyler of Hardin, James Michael (Ella) Oyler of Lee’s Summit; three sisters, Jeanne Anne (Steve) Pulliam of Richmond, Janet Louise (Kenny) McNelly of Hardin, Catherine Joan (Ronald) Sadler of Liberty; sister-in-law, Faye Pugh of Richmond; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother; Richard Alan “Rick” Oyler; and brotherin-law, Sam Pugh.

Carolyn came from South Dakota to the Stet area as a senior in high school and graduated in 1964 from Stet High School. After high school, she attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. After receiving her teaching degree, she taught first in Higginsville and then Richmond. Carolyn spent most of her career teaching kindergarten, first grade and special education for the Hardin-Central School District. She retired in 2005 from teaching. After retirement, she took care of her grandsons full time. Carolyn also volunteered reading to children at school. Carolyn was a member of the Hardin First Baptist Church. Her hobbies and interests included spending time with her family at the Lake of the Ozarks, reading, puzzles, baking and canning. She especially loved the holidays and spoiling her grandsons. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either New Hope Cemetery, Hardin-Central Library or Hardin First Baptist Church. They can be dropped off or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

A public visitation with private funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec.12, 2020, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., followed by services at 11. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery north of Hardin. Please remember to share your memories of Carolyn by visiting www.thrurmanfuneralhome.com.