Helen C. Puckett

Helen C. Puckett passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021 at her home in Saline, Michigan surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer. Helen was born June 16, 1931, to the late James and Maggie (Schrader) Coburn in Rocky Gap, Virginia. She was the youngest female of 8 children and the last to leave this world. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Pauline Coburn, Mildred Gibson and Bess Tiller and by her brothers, Marvin Coburn, James Coburn, Mack Coburn and Jack Coburn. Helen moved from Virginia in her 20’s to Michigan where she settled in the Ypsilanti area. She found work at Universal Die Cast in Saline and met her soon to be husband, Wesley Puckett. They were married just a few months shy of 56 years when Wesley fulfilled his commitment to love her until “death do us part”. Helen worked in the Saline area all her life. Places of employment included Benny’s Bakery, Wights Cleaners and Walkers Clothing. It wasn’t until she found a job at Saline Flowerland that she knew she had found her “dream job”. She worked there until her retirement but never really retired. She continued to work for them during their busy times like Christmas, Valentines and Mother’s Day, making wreaths, grave blankets and bows. Gardening and flowers were her passion, and she was often found in her garden making them look spectacular and assuring that the home she had built with Wes was a showplace. She received a certificate from Michigan State University and was named a “Master Gardener”. Helen was preceded in death by her husband and multiple other family members but also by her son, Steven W. Puckett. Her children were a source of pride, and she was quoted as saying they were her greatest achievement. Surviving is Patricia S. Bailey of Whitmore Lake, Michael R. (Lori) Puckett of Saline and Tina P. (Robert) Enners of Ypsilanti. Also surviving are the lights of her life, her grandchildren, Rebekah L (Jerrod) Puckett of Detroit, Brandon M. Puckett, Taylor N. Puckett and Amanda R. Enners all of Saline. She also leaves behind a multitude of special and loving nieces and nephews and many longtime friends. Visitation will be held at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home, 301 E. Michigan Avenue, Saline, MI. Family will accept visitors on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. A funeral service and celebration of Helens life will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with a viewing starting at 10:00 A.M. Many thanks to long time caregiver Theresa Osborne who became like family and to Heartland Hospice of Ann Arbor for the support in her last days. Memorial contributions in her name may be made out to Saline Post #322 Woman’s Auxiliary or the VA Hospital Voluntary Services Fund and envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To sign her guestbook, to leave a memory or for more information, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Helen C. Puckett

June 16, 1931 - July 9, 2021