Elizabeth B. Puckett

Elizabeth B. Puckett, 94, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at Bishop’s Glen Retirement Center in Holly Hill following a brief illness. She was born in Heflin, Alabama on July 5, 1922. Elizabeth (Betty) received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Jacksonville State Teachers College, now known as Jacksonville State University. She taught English at LaGrange High School and Copeland Elementary in Georgia. During World War II, while working as the secretary to the motor pool captain at Fort McClellan, Alabama, she met Sergeant Sam Puckett. They were married on Christmas day, 1945. In 1953, Betty and Sam welcomed their son Stephen to their family. In 1966, the family moved to Florida, where she and Sam opened Ormond Gift Center, the first freestanding souvenir shop on Ormond’s beachside. They worked together for 16 years. After retiring, they became active at the First Baptist Church, Daytona Beach. Betty’s passions included her family, education, the Bible and winning others to Christ. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Samuel F. Puckett, Jr.; Son, Stephen E. Puckett and wife, Cynthia; Grandsons, Charles Puckett and wife, Kristen; Samuel F. Puckett, III; Andrew J. Folsom; Granddaughter, Elizabeth J. Puckett; Great-grandchildren, Simone Puckett; Ryan Puckett; Freeman Puckett; Bishop Rodriguez; Ethan Puckett; Jenna Puckett. She was pre-deceased by her great-granddaughter, Camille Puckett. The family would like to thank Dr. Neil Oslos, the nursing staff at ‘The Abbey’ at Bishop’s Glen and Halifax Hospital Hospice for the loving and excellent care they showed Betty. The kindness of her church family and friends is also greatly appreciated. A visitation will be held at First Baptist Church Daytona Beach, February 16, 2017 at 10:00 am with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Volusia Memorial Park, Ormond Beach. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com

Arrangements under the direction of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Ormond Beach, FL.