Java Lynn "Pug" Wedgeworth

October 14, 1941 - October 14, 2021

Java Lynn “Pug” Wedgeworth, of Big Creek, passed from this life on her birthday on October 14, 2021, at the age of 80, after an extended illness. She was born on October 14, 1941, in Jones County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Arthur Ray Wedgeworth; her parents, Clayton and Alice Herndon; her brothers, Edward “Bobby” Herndon, and Clayton “Pete” Herndon; her sisters, Betty Campbell and Dot Steer. Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Carter and her husband Darrell; her son, Greg Wedgeworth and his wife Mabel; her granddaughter, Kari Stewart and her husband, Brett, and one special great-grandson, Caleb Ray Stewart; her best friend, Judy Helms and her husband Albert; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church. She will be remembered for her caring nature and her willingness to always take care of those in need. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Wheeler, Redd Butler, Dakota Butler, Rubin Wedgeworth, Jonathan Pittman, and Michael Brewer. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Carter and Brett Stewart. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the care of their mother and grandmother to Deaconess Home Health. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and also on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on Audubon Drive in Laurel, MS. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Memory Chapel with Bro. Harold Floyd and Bro. Howard Parker officiating. The burial will follow to Big Creek Cemetery in Soso, MS. Memory Chapel will be in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.memorychapellaurel.com