Ripped from the headlines

Mrs. Emma Jeane Johnston was buried by her husband and son, who preceded her in death.

I think the word to use in this case is “beside” and not “by,” but I don’t think Stephen King could have written it any creepier.

[Editor’s note: The above is an actual headline title or sentence from an article. Like a puca, every now and then and here and there these will appear. Just something to consider when you are writing.]