Betty Tuggle

Betty Tuggle, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 96. Mrs. Tuggle served God at High Point Baptist Church, where she was a member for over 77 years. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. Mrs. Tuggle was an avid choir member, Bible school teacher, and Sunday school teacher all her life until the age of 83. She always contributed to mission work and was a director of the Women’s Missionary Union; staying extremely involved in mission work and attending all conferences in Georgia. Mrs. Tuggle was on the benevolent committee for her church for many years, belonged to the Young at Heart organization, and member of the Covington Conyers Choral Guild. She was a hard worker and retired from the Covington Manufacturing Company after over 25 years of employment. Additionally, Mrs. Tuggle volunteered at the Newton County Hospital. She was a wonderful friend and took great joy in traveling short distances with her close friends. Mrs. Tuggle loved everyone and never had anything bad to say about anyone. She was very patriotic and loved her country. Mrs. Tuggle was very fond of plants and had them everywhere in and around her home. She was the world’s best cook and cooked for disabled friends and church fellowships; she knew exactly what each family members favorite food was. Mrs. Tuggle enjoyed going on the annual beach trips with her family. She was devoted to her family and cherished them dearly. Born Thursday, October 15, 1925, in Covington, Georgia, Mrs. Tuggle was the daughter of the late Edgar Edwards and the late Edna McCart Edwards. She was the wife of the late James Tuggle.

Mrs. Tuggle is survived by her daughters, Sandra Sexton (Rick), Linda Gerry (Bill), Sharon Church (Nick); grandchildren, Lee Millwood, Jr. (Julie), Phil Millwood, Lisa Thomason, Chris Gerry, Jamie Pascale (Tony), Meagan Smith; step-grandchildren, Jay Church, Jordan Church (Marie), Lane Penry (Chuck); great-grandchildren, Sandi Hamlin, Adam Millwood, Taylor Wiggins, Michael Thomason, Trevor Cunard, Kayla Coven, Emma Coven, Tyler Pascale, Madeleine Church, Lily Church, Addie Church, Kate Church, Evan Penry, William Penry, Finn Church; great-great-grandchildren, Aubrie Gordon, Tyler Hamlin, Savannah Hamlin, Ashton Millwood, Seth Millwood, Adalyn Millwood, Hunter Wiggins, Easton Langham, Nevaeh Wiggins, Raeleigh Wiggins, Jackson Cunard; sister-in-law, Scottie Edwards; and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Tuggle will be held Monday, January 31, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at High Point Baptist Church, 12025 GA-36, in Covington, with Rev. T.J. Bennett officiating and interment following in High Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.

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