Carolyn Pugh Thompson, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and retired educator, departed this earthly world on August 24, 2026.Carolyn was born on February 4, 1953, in Luxora,Arkansas, to the late Frank and Pendora Pugh Sr.On December 9, 1972, Carolyn was united in marriage to Dwight Thompson. Throughout her life, Carolyn was known for her loving and caring spirit and her devotion to family.Carolyn dedicated her professional career to education and was a retired teacher with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Through her years of service, she touched the lives of many students and leaves behind a lasting legacy as an educator.She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Pendora Pugh Sr.; brothers, Fred Pugh and Larry Pugh; and sisters, Odene, Anita, and Beverly.Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Dwight Thompson of Miami, Florida;brothers, Frank (Frances) Pugh of Chicago,Illinois; Bobby (Sandra) Pugh of Blytheville,Arkansas; Robert (Karen) Pugh of St. Paul,Minnesota; Thomas Pugh of Blytheville,Arkansas; and Eddie (Sarah) Pugh of Blytheville,Arkansas.She also leaves her sisters, DiAnn Pugh Greenberry of Atlanta, Georgia; Pamela Pugh Dillard of Blytheville, Arkansas; and Brenda Pugh Anderson (George) of Huntsville, Alabama;and sister-in-law, Vadilia Pugh of Chicago,Illinois.She also leaves a host of loving nieces, nephews,cousins, extended family members, former students,colleagues, and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.