Debra Elaine Townsend Puckett went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

She was born April 24, 1959 in Avery County. A daughter of the late Dayton and Margaret Rupard Townsend. Deb was a wonderful wife, mom, nana, great nano, and sister. Heaven definitely got a lot sweeter. Deb loved her family, the Lord and sunshine. She was a devoted and warm-hearted Nana. She was fiercely independent, stubborn and could do it all. We know she is happy to be with Jody and the rest of her family in Heaven. We know she is dancing and looking at everything since her body has been healed.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 49 years Richard Puckett. Her daughter Misty Johnson and husband Jeff. Daughter-in-Law Shannon Puckett. Granddaughters Macie Johnson, Madison Puckett, Sydnie Johnson and Grandson Brody Puckett. Deb was also blessed to have one Great-Granddaughter Hadley Johnson. Sisters Diane Shoupe (Bill), Donna Trivett and Brother Terry (Gail) Townsend. Along with lots of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Deb was preceded in death by her parents Dayton and Margaret Rupard Townsend. Her beloved son Jody Puckett and Brother-in-Law Craig Trivett.

Funeral service for Deb will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 19 at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Townsend Family Cemetery. Pastor Bill Shoupe and Pastor Phillip Carver will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Jr. Puckett, John Shoupe, Jason Trivett, Tyson Trivett, Joseph Townsend, Clayton Wright, Randy Clark; Junior Pallbearers will be Austin Shoupe, Maverick and Lane Townsend.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00, prior to the service.

2 Timothy 4:7

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.