Marie Young Colvert, 88, of Smithville passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Signature Healthcare of Putnam County.

A life-long resident of Smithville, she was born, September 9, 1931, to Charles and Bertie Turner Young. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt who will also be missed by her large extended family and her friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Smithville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of of 52 years, James Bass Colvert; son, Mark Alan Colvert; son-in-law, Marvin Puckett; brothers, Aaron Young (Eva Dean), Bernice Young (Sofia), and Austin Young (Evelyn); and sisters, Magdalene Young Allen (Alonzo) and Virginia Young Gill (Floyd).

She is survived by two children, Beth Colvert Puckett, and Steve Colvert (Leigh); three grandchildren, Naith Puckett (Norene), Shea Puckett, and Sarah Beth Colvert; two great grandchildren, Nash and Nora Puckett; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Palmiter officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

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