Funeral services for Elizabeth Schultz Pugh, 81, of Beaumont will be held Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Pugh was born February 15, 1926 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away February 7, 2008 in The Woodlands, Texas. A lifelong resident of Beaumont, she had been living in The Woodlands for the past two years to be near her family. A member of Westgate Memorial Baptist Church, she loved reading and traveling but her life was one of love and devotion to her husband and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willett "Bill" and Fannie Schultz and the blessing of her life, her daughter, Denda Carol Halbirt.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Pugh of Beaumont; two grandchildren, Dean Halbirt and wife, Cara of The Woodlands and Laura Joseph and husband, Jason of Spring; four great-grandchildren, Carol Anne and Patrick Halbirt of The Woodlands and Haley and Avery Joseph of Spring; son-in-law, John P. Halbirt of Houston; sister, Frances Sparks of Beaumont and nephew, Terry Sparks of Tampa, FL.

Friends who wish may direct memorial contributions to Buckner Children and Family Service, 9055 Manion Drive, Beaumont, TX 77706.

"You can't receive the prize until you finish the race." Hebrews 11:39 paraphrase. Because of her deep and abiding faith, Elizabeth has received her prize and has reunited with her daughter, Denda, in Heaven.