Mary Grace (Puckett) Naville, 80, of Navilleton passed away on May 28, 2012 with her family at her side. A member of St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Church, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend. She tended her flower gardens and all the animals that came her way. Mary always considered her home to be "a little bit of heaven" where she treasured her family dearly and loved being surrounded by the children in her life.
Mary was born on May 19, 1932 in Caneyville, Kentucky to the late Melvin and Constance (Tomes) Puckett. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Anderson "Sonny", Melvin, and Ray Puckett.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Eugene T. Naville; sons, Ted, Ron (Susie), and Raymond (Donna) Naville; daughters, Jackie Lattis (Dennis), Cathy Koetter (David), Connie Crites, Joyce Naville, Theresa Lehring (Bob), Debbie Roberts (Scott), and Donna Campbell (Paul); 26 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and her beloved canine companion, "Baby".
Her Visitation will be 2 to 8 PM Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Thursday at St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Church (7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119) with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hosparus – the Community Hospice of Southern Indiana (624 East Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150).