Lucile Puett

Lucy brightened every room she entered. Warm, compassionate, generous, interesting, and deeply loving, she spread joy wherever she went. She had countless friends and a rare gift for making people feel welcome, valued, and cared for.

Lucy was born in Houston, Texas, in 1945 to Nelson and Ruth Puett. She was a loving big sister to Julie and Nelson Harwood Puett. The family later moved to Austin, where they put down roots. Lucy treasured summers spent on the Guadalupe River, continuing a family tradition she shared with her mother. She graduated from Austin High School before attending Tulane University in New Orleans, a city she greatly enjoyed.

In 1969, Lucy welcomed her first son, Nichlas Kellogg Moise, followed by Daniel Barrow Moise in 1971. Being their mother brought her immense joy and pride.

Over the years, Lucy lived in Japan, California, Georgia, Mississippi, and eventually Evergreen, Colorado, where she spent a decade raising her boys in the beauty of the mountains. Inspired by her father’s entrepreneurial spirit, Lucy founded her own interior plant business, the first of several successful ventures. She had a remarkable gift for helping plants thrive.

Eventually, Lucy returned home to Austin. In 1998, she met Bob Binder, an attorney and veteran, and together they built a loving and adventurous life. Their favorite saying was “Better Together,” a phrase Bob later turned into a sign displayed in their home. If you knew Lucy, you knew she loved tennis. She played throughout her life and formed many lifelong friendships on the court. She especially loved living close enough to walk to the tennis courts she enjoyed so much.

Lucy was also an avid reader. She often had two books going at once — one downstairs and another on her Kindle beside her bed. For one birthday, she wished for a Little Free Library shaped like a red London phone booth, and Bob had one custom built for her. It quickly became beloved by neighbors and passersby alike, reflecting Lucy’s joy in sharing books and connecting with others.

She loved documentaries and animal programs, handwritten notes over text messages, vibrant colors, unusual art, and creative collections that made people smile or think. Lucy adored animals throughout her life and spoiled every pet she owned. Her beloved dog Charlie held a particularly special place in her heart.

Lucy is survived by her devoted partner, Bob; her beloved sons, Nick and Dan; their wives, Suayn and Amanda; her grandchildren Garrett, Kyler, Bailey, Rohan, Ellagrayce, Ethan, and Charlotte; as well as many great-grandchildren.

A remembrance service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Riverbend Church Chapel.

Lucy requested cremation and asked that her ashes be spread beneath the beloved trees surrounding her home.

Lucy will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Flowers are welcome, as are donations in Lucy’s memory to https://www.worldwildlife.org//