Puckett, Dorothy I.

Dorothy I. Puckett 97, of Tucson, AZ was welcomed 
home on April 8, 2010. She was surrounded by family. 
Dorothy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 
10, 1912 to the late Joseph Balon and Elizabeth 
Kettler. She lived for many years in Beavercreek, Ohio. 
Her parents, sisters, brothers and her loving husband 
of 65 years, Harley Sr. preceded her in death. 
Dorothy's legacy lives on in the lives of her loving 
family members: her children, Harley Jr. (Nancy), of 
Tucson, Arizona, Milton (Michel) of Columbus, Ohio, 
Sandra Scott (Larry) of Loveland, Colorado. Dorothy 
was known as Grandma Dorothy and Great-Grandma 
to her seven Grandchildren and 11 Great- 
Grandchildren. While living in Beavercreek, she was 
active in Eastern Star and an adviser for Rainbow Girls. 
She was a Den Mother for the local Cub Scout Pack, a 
long time member of Hawker United Church of Christ 
in Beavercreek and the local Grange. She had been 
employed at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and 
Beavercreek High School. Dorothy and her husband, 
Harley were very active in the local Beavercreek square 
dance community. She was famous for her baking 
skills such as lemon pie and date and nut loafs which 
she produced in large quantities during the holidays. 
She made Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for her 
Grandchildren and Great- Grandchildren. In 1994 
Dorothy and Harley moved to Tucson, where they 
attended Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Since living in 
Tucson, Dorothy made and donated Teddy Bears to 
'Toys for Tots' program at Christmas time. A Memorial 
Service will be held Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10:30 
a.m. at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 9252 E. 
22nd St., Tucson, AZ, 85710. Donations may be made 
in memory of Dorothy Puckett to the Benevolence 
Fund at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Arrangements 
by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

Published in the Tucson Newspapers on April 21, 2010