Mary Francis

Puckett

Mary Francis Puckett was born to Edna Rogers and Frank Puckett on March 16, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio. Mary passed away in her home on March 2, 2025.

Mary spent most of her childhood in Zanesville, Ohio, with her mom and older brother Tom. In her early 20's she made her way up 75N to Toledo, Ohio, where she began life on her own. Mary never married but did start a family of her own. She raised her one and only daughter as a single parent and did an amazing job. Mary had a love for baking, taking pictures, and helping others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna (Jack) Griffin and Frank (Doris)Puckett; brothers Frankie and Tom; nephew, Luke Pettay and special friend, Dorothy Harris.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Angela (Wayne, Sr.) Lawrence; sister, Francine (Chuck) Mancillas; grandchildren, Zha'Nique Lawrence, Wayne Lawrence, Jr., and Zamya Lawrence; great grandson, Wayne Lawrence III; special friends, Kenny Willis, the McClure and Willis families, and Sandra Murphy, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.