Patsy Putnam

Patsy Pope Putnam, of East Ridge, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday evening, July 7, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Mary Lou Boleman Pope. As a young girl and until her marriage in 1962 she was a member of Newnan Springs United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Lakeview High School and Edmondson Business College. When she married Larry Putnam in 1962 she joined Ridgedale United Methodist Church where he was active and where they raised their children. In 1991 they became members of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church in East Ridge. Patsy loved entertaining family and friends in their home and especially enjoyed decorating the home according to the holiday season being celebrated. Her favorite season was Christmas where every room was adorned with her favorite pieces from trees, angel and Santa figures and manger scenes. And there was always room for one more extra guest when food was being served. Patsy is survived by her husband, Larry D. Putnam; her son, Michael, wife, Ruth and daughter, Allison; her daughter, Michele P. Wilkins and her daughters, Michaela and Megan; her uncle, Winburn Boleman and wife, Sally; and a host of cousins. The family will receive friends at the Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel, from 4 to 7 p.m. today, July 9, 2014. A graveside service will be conducted by Rev. Lawrence C. Clark and Rev. Donald Allison at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Patsys memory to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416. The family wishes to thank Doctors Mullady, Gandhi and Kimsey for their great care and concern during her brief illness. Also a special thank you to the nurses, CNAs and staff at Hospice of Chattanooga. Patsy was able to remain at home her last few weeks thanks to the wonderful help by caregivers Quintella Robinson, Ann Gilbert and Monica Kyles. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com. Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412.