Mary Annette Moss

Mary Annette Moss, 72, the third child of Alice DeHart Puntes and Robert Harris Puntes, Jr., came into this world on March 22, 1948.  After a long two-year, crucial battle that Mary fought heroically while amazing others with her deep, inner strength, she passed on to her eternal home on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  Mary’s parents, brothers, Edward and Albert Puntes; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Puntes, Sarah Puntes, Lavern Landis, Barbara Sanders, and Joy Havens; and brothers-in-law, David Moss, Merlin Moss, and Larry Moss, preceded her in death. 

In 1967, while at Conner’s Drive-Inn in Silsbee, Mary met the love of her life, Buford Moss. When Buford winked at her, the courtship started.  Buford completed his basic training and one year of service before they were able to get married.  Mr. Puntes said, “You are not going to quit that good papermill job and marry that boy, are you?”  Whereas, Mary responded, “I sure am!”  They traveled back to Virginia.  She knew what she was doing, and it was a good match.  Buford and Mary were married for fifty-two years.

Survivors include her husband, Buford Moss; son, Matt Moss and his wife, Kristi; grandchildren that she adored, Marcie, Logan and Luke; brother, Bobby Puntes; sister, Alicia Puntes Holder and her husband, G.L.; sisters-in-law, Lucy Puntes and Debbie Puntes; brothers-in-law, Jim Moss, Gerald Moss, and Harold Moss; nieces and nephew, Paula Ritchie, Robin Ankeny, Holly Puntes, Clay Puntes, Heather Smith, Amber Johnson Jana Puntes, and Johnna Creamer; twenty-one nieces and nephews on the Moss family side; numerous great-nieces; and a special niece, Elizabeth King. 

Mary was a graduate of Silsbee High and pursued a financial career.  It was rare not to hear Mary laughing or being a prankster because those were her trademark traits.  Guess you could say she never met a stranger due to her bubbly personality.  Cooking was her forte.  Mary was better than a good cook; she was a great cook!  If you liked good, country cooking, call Mary for the best dressing, fried fish, corn or anything you might desire.  She lived a happy life and enjoyed it to the fullest.  Mary will always be remembered for her cooking, friendliness and laughter.

A gathering of Mrs. Moss’ family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Central Baptist Church, 120 Private Road 8325, Evadale.  Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the church, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee, with her interment to follow at Morse Cemetery, Buna.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mary’s memory to Broussard’s Mortuary, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee 77656.

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