Sallie Beatrice

Harris

Ms. Sallie Beatrice Puckett Sara as she affectionately known, was born on May 10, 1946, to the late parents of Helen Grace Johnson, and Jasper Puckett in Griffin, Georgia. She received her formal education in the Griffin Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia. Sara accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age.

Ms. Sallie was employed by Thomaston Mills for 15 years, and Dundee Mills for 15 years in Griffin, Georgia. She later became employed by the Griffin Spalding County School System for 10 1/2 years, until her retirements. In her leisure time she enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and tending to fer flowers. She also enjoyed gardening with her granddaughters.

On Friday, September 23, 2022, Ms. Sallie Beatrice Harris left her earthly home to reap her just reward. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Grace Johnson, and father, Jasper Puckett; brother, Walter Harris; sisters, Lucille West, and grandmother, Addie C. Smith.

Ms. Sallie Beatrice Harris, aka Sara Beatrice Puckett, leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Anthony (Malisa) Puckett, Donell Puckett, and Cedric L. Puckett; daughters, Valerie (Stanley) White, and Gloria M. Puckett; sisters, Annie (Jessie) White, Ida (Eugene) Harden, Yolanda Henderson, and Sallie Mae (Barry) Goolsby; brothers, Willie (Geraldine) Harris, and Cecil Harris; 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Bishop China Evans is the Eulogist.