Vada Ward Puckett

Vada Ward Puckett, 90, a beloved member of the South Fulton, TN
community, passed away at her home on 11/18/20. She was the wife of Carl
(Sonny) Puckett, Jr. who preceded her in death on October 23, 2014.

Vada was highly esteemed and well respected by her friends and family. She was
hard working, energetic, and creative. To those who knew her, she was encouraging
and compassionate. Vada lived life to the fullest. Her faith was an integral part of her
life, and she was a lifetime member of the Fulton First United Methodist Church,
Fulton, KY.

Vada loved the restaurant business and was dedicated to serving the people of
this area through their restaurants. She and Sonny previously owned Café Capones
in downtown Fulton, KY. The Puckett’s other restaurants included The Barn
Restaurant and The Park Terrace Restaurant of South Fulton.

Vada’s passion and priority in life was her family. Her family includes a
daughter, Dana Puckett Fredrick of South Fulton; a son, David (Jackie)
Puckett of Mayfield, KY; and a son, Phil Puckett (Kim) of Dallas, TX.
Grandchildren include Lauren Casta (Carl) of Jacksonville, FL; Lindsey
Fredrick (Aaron) of Memphis, TN; Josh Puckett (Kelly) of Dallas, TX; Natalie
Chalmers (Charlie) of Blacksburg, VA; and Neal (Adrianne), Cam (Alicia),
and Bo (Mia) Puckett of Dallas, TX. Vada was blessed with seven great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Neal and Maude
Ward; a sister, Elizabeth Coplen; and a brother William H. Ward.

An outdoor celebration of Vada’s life will be held at the Greenlea Cemetery
Veterans Memorial in Fulton, KY at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 21.
Pastor Nancy Varden will officiate, and music will be provided by Felicia
Lightner.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers and gifts, please send any memorials
to the Fulton First United Methodist Church, Fulton, KY, 200 Carr Street,
Fulton, KY 42041 or you may drop it off at the church. Hornbeak Funeral Home
in Fulton, KY is in charge of arrangements.