Linda Puckett Obituary

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In 2004, Linda and Val moved to Glen Rose, Texas, where Linda served as the County Commissioner Secretary and resourced indigent health for the county while actively engaging with First Baptist Church, Glen Rose.
Linda always loved animals and had two very special dogs in her life--Gypsy and Kylie. Her sense of humor, optimism, and kindness drew everyone to her. She cherished every moment she could spend with her many, many friends and family.
LINDA CAROL PUCKETT
November 6, 1943 February 24, 2022
Linda Carol Puckett, born November 6, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, died on February 24, 2022, in Woodland Park, CO, after a battle with cancer. Linda grew up in El Paso, Texas, with her parents Henry and Louise Taylor and sister, Jennifer. She graduated from The University of Texas El Paso with Business Degree while also excelling in classical piano. The love of music connected Val Ray Puckett, both of whom loved all varieties of music.
Linda and Val married on January 1, 1976. Their son, Phillip, was born July 27, 1979. The Puckett Family lived in multiple locations outside of Dallas, Texas--primarily South Oak Cliff and Cedar Hill--where Linda was very active in Phillip's Cub Scouts serving as Pack Leader, his schooling, and his football. She was an active member of High Pointe Baptist Church in Cedar Hill, Texas, a source of many cherished friendships.
In 2010, Val and Linda moved to Colorado becoming enthusiastic members of Clear View Community Church in Buena Vista and later Highland Bible Church in Woodland Park.
Linda is survived by her husband, Val Ray Puckett; her son, Phillip, Town Manager of Buena Vista, and family, Cindy, Chloe, Josie and Liam; and her sister, Jennifer Taylor of Washington.
The Celebration of Life is April 2, 2022, 2PM at Glen Eyrie Castle, The Great Hall, 3820 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado. In Lieu of flowers, consider donating to Teller County Regional Animal Shelter: TCRASCOLORADO.ORG.