Joyce Ann Putnam's Obituary
Joyce Ann Livingston Putnam was born April 27, 1946 in Center, Texas and passed away January 19, 2015 in Plano/Dallas area of Texas. Joyce was a follower of Jesus Christ, a Girl Scout, a Rainbow Girl and a member of the Eastern Star Order. For 10 years she worked as a dental hygienist. She spent the remainder of her life as a homemaker. Joyce was a very caring and compassionate person who put the needs and concerns of others before her own. Her family and friends knew she would be there to listen, council and give advice. She enjoyed reading, classic movies, cooking, and traveling. She loved telling stories and jokes that made everyone laugh and feel good. Joyce was the earthly love, support and strength of her husband Larry for 48 1/2 years. Together, they enjoyed many adventures, which included all God’s creatures great and small. Joyce was the proud mother of only daughter, Celeste, for 39 years. She and Larry raised Celeste in a Christian home for Celeste was a gift from God. Tinison DeLoyd Livingston and Marjorie Ray Livingston precede their daughter Joyce in death. She is survived by husband Dr. Larry M. Putnam, daughter Celeste, sister Dana June Fuller; Sister-in-laws Marie Annette Whitlock, Karen Crowe, and Charlotte Putnam; Brother-in-law David Putnam; Nieces Crystal Fuller, Amanda Rakofsky and husband Matthew; Nephews Christopher Crowe, Andrew Crowe and wife Rebecca, David Whitlock and wife Sara, and William Whitlock; Aunts Ann Cox, Jean Livingston, Lexis McCarter; Uncle Michael Livingston and wife Sharon; First Cousins Gary McCarter and wife Laura, Dennis McCarter, Susie McCarter and Jimmy Livingston and wife Patty; Second cousins Brandon McCarter, Michael McCarter and Amy Scott and husband; several extended family and close friends. Pall Bearers will be Dr. John Wayman, Christopher Crowe, Jesse Yancy, Dr. Harry Yankuner, James “Crozier” Brown, and Gunter Huffstickler The service for Joyce Putnam will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 10:00am at The Wildwood Chapel at Restland Funeral Home. The graveside service for Joyce Putnam will be held on Saturdaym January 24, 2015 at 4:00pm at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Center, Texas.
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