Rebecca "Becky" Puckett

Rebecca Sue “Becky” Puckett, age 74, of Columbia City, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday morning December 22, 2024 at 7:15 am. She was born on March 25, 1950, the daughter of Herbert and Pauline (Kennedy) Michel in Huntington, Indiana.

Becky is survived by her three children, Mike Puckett of Columbia City, Indiana, Brian (Erika) Puckett of Auburn, Indiana, and Trisha (Steve) Reid of Albion, Indiana; eleven grandchildren, Dallas Puckett, Kayla (Chad) Honaker, Schyler Puckett, Kody Rothgeb, Brodie (Kati) Miller, Peyton Miller, Hayley Puckett, Hunter Puckett, Kendall Reid, Case Reid, and Rylan Williams; five great-grandchildren, DJ, Ethan, Charlotte, Kinslee, and Bexley; two siblings, Joyce Butler of Columbia City, Indiana and Donald Michel of Muncie; along with numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Becky was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Lyle Michel, Bob Michel, Dick Michel, and Loren Michel; an infant brother, Raymond Michel, and a mother-in-law, Florence Puckett.

Becky lived in Columbia City her whole life and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. She later obtained an associate degree from Ivy Tech College. Becky retired from Miller’s Merry Manor after over 30 years of service and also owned and operated Becky’s Beauty Shop for over 50 years. Becky loved reading a good book. What meant the most to her was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were her life and she loved them more than anything. She never missed a game, 4-H event, or a chance to cheer them on.

A funeral service will be held in Becky’s honor at 11 am on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. Burial will follow at South Whitley Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Yeager Funeral Home. There will also be an hour of visitation prior to the service on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital NICU, 250 W 96th ST, Suite 470, Indianapolis, IN 46260, Whitey County Swine Club, 524 Branch Ct. Columbia City, IN 46725, or Central Noble Athletics.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuenralhome.com