Joanne Cole Puckett, 87, of Bowling Green passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at her residence.

Joanne was born March 10, 1938 in Cole's Bend, Barren County, KY to the late Kirk Leslie Cole and Audrey Margaret Lowe Cole. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dr. Dillon Hugh, PhD.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Kenneth, Don, Ralph, Eleanor Dawsey, Kathleen Scheckle, David, Willard and Steve Cole.

She was a graduate of North Warren High School and devoted her life as a homemaker.

Joanne is survived by her son, Bhrett Puckett; two grandchildren, Houston Puckett and Cassady Puckett Goad (Grant);four precious great grandchildren, Huette Leo Puckett, William Michael Puckett, Grady Vaughn Goad and Gus Austin Goad.

At the request of Joanne, no services are scheduled at this time. Memorial gifts are requested to take the form of a tree or shrub planted in her memory.

Johnson Vaughn Phelps Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.