Ora Puckett, age 72, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 1:10 p.m. at her residence in Alger, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 21, 1950, in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late Beve and Lena (Mason) Smith, Jr. On June 29, 1968, Ora married Ellis Puckett and he survives in Alger.
Also surviving is a son, Michael Puckett of Alger; three daughters: Tracy (Steve) LaPrade of Lima, Wendolyn Puckett of St. Marys, and Tabitha Slone of Harrod; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two brothers: Jabe (Jenny) Smith of Corbin, KY, and Ted (Margaret) Smith of Horse Branch, Ky; and a sister, Pat (Terry) Kessinger of Centertown, KY.
Ora worked at ATI in Ada and as a beautician. She was a member of the LaFayette Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at LaFayette Missionary Baptist Church, 8230 Anspach Road, Harrod, Ohio 45850 with Rev. Russ Stringfield and Rev. Denny Hunter officiating.
Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to LaFayette Missionary Baptist Church, 8230 Anspach Road, Harrod, Ohio 45850.
