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Nov. 10, 2009
Contact: Jill Jess, University Relations, (785) 864-8858; or Charla Jenkins, University Theatre, (785) 864-2684
University mourns accompanist Barbara Puckett
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and John Staniunas, chair of the Department of Theatre, issued the following statements today regarding the death of accompanist Barbara J. Puckett.
Gray-Little: “Barbara Puckett clearly touched many lives with the gift of music. On behalf of the entire University of Kansas, I offer sincere condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
Staniunas: “Barbara was the heart and soul of musical theater here at KU and in Kansas City. She helped countless students prepare for auditions and recitals in both the Department of Theatre and the School of Music. We all feel a very deep loss in her passing.”
Puckett died Nov. 3 in Overland Park. A celebration of life will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. Staniunas will preside.
Survivors include her husband, George Puckett; a daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Mike Christ; a son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Andra Puckett; two grandchildren; and a brother.
A fund has been established with KU Endowment for an annual scholarship for a KU musical theater student.
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