Josephine R. "Rosie" Puckett, 98, Excelsior Springs, MO, formerly of Lawson and Hamilton, MO, passed away on December 31, 2021, at the Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab Center in Excelsior Springs. 

Rosie was born on June 2, 1923, in Hamilton, MO, to Jesse and Maude (Hopper) Cox.  She was a homemaker, farm wife, and mother.  

She married Robert Ray Puckett on December 16, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas.   He preceded her in death along with her parents; four brothers-Henry, Lantie, Ralph and J.O. Cox; two sisters-Ellen and Vernie; and a great-granddaughter-Emma Rosemary Nedblake. 

Survivors:  Children:  Daughter-Marty (Martha) Nedblake, and her husband, Ron, Excelsior Springs, MO; Son-Bobby Puckett; Grandchildren-Erik (Kris) Nedblake, Excelsior Springs; Alec (Christy) Nedblake, North Bend, WA; Chad (Meleah) Puckett, Red Oak, TX; and Tiffany Puckett, Garland, TX; Great-Grandchildren-Olivia Rose and Travis Ray Puckett, both of Red Oak, TX; Ryan, Grace and Noah Nedblake, all of Excelsior Springs; Leia, Gillian, and Kyle Nedblake, all of North Bend, WA; and Sister-Violet Bortz, Kimberly, ID. 

A private family graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, MO. 

Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association in Rosie's memory. 

Arrangements:  Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.