Marlene Joy Puckett

Marlene Joy Roaden Puckett, 86, of Carrollton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Carrollton, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was born on November 2, 1939, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Lawrence and Allie Roaden.

In 1958, while working at the Triangle Bag Factory in Covington, KY, Marlene met Edsel “Dale” Puckett. After just three months of courting they were united in marriage on October 4th and began building a beautiful life. Marlene was a devoted housewife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She found her greatest joy in being surrounded by her family, enjoying many annual family vacations for over 35 years. Marlene had a deep love for cooking and was known for always preparing enough food to feed an army—ensuring that no one ever went hungry in her presence.

She was a faithful Pastor’s wife from 1967 to 2003, serving congregations in Hall Summit, LA, Great Bend, KS, Paducah, KY, and settling in Carrollton, KY in 1978. She dedicated her life to loving God and serving people. She was a selfless woman who consistently put the needs of others before her own, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and generosity.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Rev. E. D. Puckett; her children, Connie (Ron) Tiller, Eddie Puckett, and Dalena (Warren) Finney; her grandchildren, Brittany (Bill) Lewis, Alicia Puckett, Chasity (Jimmy) Haynes, Chera (Grant) Sparks, Mariah (Andrew) Clark, Blake Finney, Lane (Allie) Finney, and Katie Beth Finney. She was adored by her 16 great-grandchildren: Cameron, Kennedy and Canaan Sparks; Gage, Harper, Remington, and Sullivan Lewis; Jaxon, Peyton, Lila, and Whitley Haynes; Iris and Rosemary Clark; John Luke and Logan Finney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mae Durham, Fae Martin, Amos Roaden, Leland Roaden, Felan Roaden, Jane Disney, Charley Roaden, Shirley Coffee, Gary Roaden, Larry Roaden, Billy Roaden, and Junior Hodge; and her great-granddaughter, Cadence Danae Clark.

Visitation will be held at The Refuge: The Pentecostals of Carrollton, 1905 KY 227, Carrollton, Kentucky, from 5:00–8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and from 12:00–2:00 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the church, officiated by Rev. Ron Tiller and Rev. William C. Puckett Jr. Burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Carrollton.

Pallbearers will be Bill Lewis, Grant Sparks, Jimmy Haynes, Andrew Clark, Gage Lewis, Cameron Sparks, Jaxon Haynes, and Remington Lewis.

Memorial gifts may be given in lieu of flowers to The Refuge/ Pentecostals of Carrollton.