Pugh, Tara Michelle
36, of Lithia, made her final jump to be with the Lord on July 12, 2016.
Tara was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Born in New Castle, IN, raised in Gibsonton, FL before moving to Lithia. Tara spent her childhood with family on the road, traveling with the Amusement Industry. Nothing much changed as she grew into adulthood and met and married the love of her life. Together, they built Pugh Concessions and continued to
travel, spending the majority of their time with Reithoffer Shows, Inc. Tara is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Forrest (Ace) and Nancy Mathews.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert (Beau) Pugh; sons, Clark and Parker;
Mother, Carla (Dick - deceased) Rigby; father, Coy Heatherly Jr. ; grandmother,
Barbara (Jim) Evans; brother, Coy Max Heatherly; step-brothers, Rande (Joelle)
Rigby; Robby (Tish) Rigby; aunt, Teresa (Al) Rimes; uncle, Jeff (Jeanie) Mathews;
in-laws, Robert "Bobby" (Debbie) Pugh; Cheri Pugh; Lori (Doug) Dills; as well as
many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Tara was remembered most by the big beautiful smile always displayed on her face. Her main devotion in life was to make her "three boys" happy. She loved and lived life to the fullest. She loved to entertain and plan elaborately
decorated events. She enjoyed boating and traveling. She was passionately committed to her family and she had an unwavering love for her business. Tara was a gold card member of the International Independent Showmens Association and a past First Lady. A Viewing will take place on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 10:30am to 1pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, with the funeral to follow. A reception will take place at The Barn at Winthorp.