Charlotte Lazelle Puckett in her 89 ^th season of life closed the book on her earthly chapter of life on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was born December 8, 1929, in Hot Springs to Edward and Lois Westbrook Shepard.  They preceded her in death as well as three husbands, Jesse Knighton, Sr, Bennie Hamilton, Sr, and George Puckett; her grandparents, Charles and Mattie Westbrook; her children, Jesse Knighton, Jr, Bennie Hamilton, Jr, Joseph Hamilton and Patrice Gollley; brothers, Roland Shepard, and Percy Jenkins.

Charlotte was a graduate of the Historic Langston Jr/Sr High School.  She worked for over 50 years as an LPN.  She worked for St. Joseph's Hospital where she retired, she did In-Home Care after she retired from the hospital.   She lived in Alton, IL for many years and made many friends there.

Charlotte was a faithful and longtime member of Visitors Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Exhibited her faith by serving as a former, trustee, steward, choir member, Queen Ester Missionary Society and announcement clerk.  Charlotte will be remembered for her stylish way of dressing and make sure she wore her makeup perfect.   She was a beautiful person inside and out.

Survivors include her children, Delores Brockman, Janice Hamilton, Margie Hamilton, Karen Hamilton, Charlotte Hamilton, Charles Hamilton, and James Hamilton; her daughter-in-law, Carol Knighton, one niece, Cynthia Shepard; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren as well as many friends.

Memorial service will be held at Visitors Chapel A.M.E. Church at 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 19, 2019. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com .  Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.