Charlsey Evelyn Hill Puffenbarger

Charlsey Evelyn Hill Puffenbarger, 103, of Bridgewater, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Bridgewater Home.

She was born on April 30, 1922 and was a daughter of the late Joseph, Sr. and Vela (Kiser) Hill.

Charlsey had worked at Forest Service, USPS, Bridgewater United Methodist Church. She was active at Bridgewater United Methodist Church, Berea Presbyterian Church and Providence Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School most of her life.

Charlsey was united in marriage on August 17, 1948 to James E. Puffenbarger who preceded her in death on August 5, 2015.

Charlsey is survived by her children, Cynthia (Timothy) Gregson, James (Brenda) Puffenbarger, and Joseph (Becky) Puffenbarger; ten grandchildren, Timothy (Melissa) Gregson, Geniene (Dan) Simrak, Mary (Jeremy) Riggall, Angela Gregson, Tiffany (Jarid) Vittum, Daniel (Kristian) Puffenbarger, Rachel (Brian) Seay, Joseph (Teresa) Puffenbarger, Brooke (Angel) Garcia, and Jarrod (Stephanie) Puffenbarger, 25 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death a son, Jonathan Hill Puffenbarger.

A service celebrating Charlsey's life will be held on July 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Lantz Chapel of Bridgewater Retirement Community with Revs. Timothy H. Gregson, Brian Seay, Jarrod Puffenbarger and Jerry Smith officiating. Burial will be private.

Friends may pay their respects on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service in Bridgewater.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater.