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1928-2016
Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Puckett, a long-time resident of Pensacola, age 87, passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2016, at Azalea Trace.
Born November 5, 1928, in Corinth, MS, to Artie Lee and Cecil Dewey Meeks, she attended Central High School, Jackson, MS, and graduated from Mississippi College, Clinton, MS.
Beth was an active member of First Baptist Church of Pensacola. After retiring from teaching at Escambia High School she enjoyed traveling, volunteering, participating in numerous Church activities, and playing bridge with her many dear friends. Beth particularly enjoyed staying at the "River House" on Perdido River where she felt closest to her late husband. She has now reunited with him in heaven.
Beth was preceded in death by her loving husband, E. L. "Dick" Puckett.
She is survived by her son, Richard (Bettie) Puckett Pensacola; daughter, Tricia (Carson) Walker Jackson, MS; grandchildren, Richard Lee and Brian Puckett, Katie (Nisarg) Parikh, Trey (Melissa) Walker and Bett (Josh) Poole. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
The visitation will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 5-7pm, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. The Funeral Service will be Friday, January 8, 2016 at 10:30am, in the Pleitz Chapel at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Barry Howard officiating. Buial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.
The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to Samaritan Hands at First Baptist Church of Pensacola, 500 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501.
Special thanks to the staff of Willowbrook Court, Azalea Trace, and to Covenant Hospice.
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Barbara Dyar Daniels
January 12, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Beth and my Mother Margrie Shepherd Dyar went to Central High together. She was also my shorthand teacher at Escambia in 1966.She was my favorite teacher.Now she and my Mother will be together again in heaven.
Linda Gamble
January 8, 2016
I met Beth when I did my student teaching at Escambia High School many years ago. She was a wonderful, inspiring teacher with a sweet personality--always willing to share her expertise to help other teachers along the way. I saw her many times throughout the years at various business teacher meetings, and she remained a lovely, gracious lady. She will be missed by those of us who learned so much from her.
Rick Donahue
January 8, 2016
Tricia & Richard - I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She was always so kind to me and I enjoyed the few times I could stop by (many years ago) and visit with her when I would come to Pensacola. She was a wonderful person.
Bill and Barbara Cook
January 7, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Christy Langford
January 6, 2016
I have not seen Beth since Joyce died. We all lived on Lakewood Rd. at one time. I have such good memories of her and everyone else at that time. Now she is in Heaven with Dick and everyone else. RIP Beth...
Debbie Duke
January 6, 2016
I Have such fond memories of your Mom and Dad. If you remember, Trisha I even wore your wedding dress when I married. I have moved back to the area( Destin) . So sorry for your loss.
Debbie Tuttle Duke.
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Carolyn L. Booth
January 6, 2016
Peace be with the family. Love, Carol
Carolyn Laird Booth
January 6, 2016
Peace be with the family. Love, Carol
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