Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Michael and Sarah Pucciarelli. After moving to West Palm Beach, Florida, she graduated with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Florida. She loved the Florida Gators! She was employed by the Mobile County Public School system for 31 years, where she was a beloved teacher and respected principal. After retiring, she served as principal of Prichard Preparatory School for 3 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Joe Pucciarelli.
She is survived by her husband; her three children: Michelle Crawford (Lee Crawford), Jon Howley (Krista Howley), and Michael Howley (Kathy Howley); her eight grandchildren: Laura, Sarah, Taylor, and Ethan Crawford; Jack, Walt, and Bo Howley; and Jarrod Wilson; and her sister, Letitia Mattiello (Larry Mattiello).
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Satsuma First Baptist Church with visitation at 10:00, service at 11:00, and interment following at Satsuma Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flower to be made to The Friends of Satsuma Schools (P.O. Box 522 Satsuma, AL 36572).