Connie Sue Putnam, 73, of Wills Point, Texas went home to our heavenly Father on July 11, 2024. A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1st Baptist Church of Canton, Bro. Mike Robinson officiating and under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home.
Connie was born on August 4, 1950 in Longview, Texas to Floyd McNutt and Grace Johnson McNutt. She graduated from Longview High School in 1968 and went on to attend and receive her Bachelor's in Home Economics and then her Master’s in Education from Stephen F. Austin University.
On May 29, 1971, she married her one true love, Robert Putnam. The couple had a wonderful adventuresome life. Connie was a dedicated teacher. She was awarded many honors: Teacher of the Year three years from Walmart and HEB stores. Connie was awarded the Black Cat Award for the entire Bay City School District for her contribution to the education of young people.
Connie and Robert settled in Wills Point in 2006, to enjoy the country life. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, still helping to mold and educate young people. She was active in Bible School and MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers, which was dear to her heart. Connie was a long time member of the Texas Star Quilters. She enjoyed the friendships and making quilts with love. Connie was blessed with a beautiful family and wonderful friends. She enjoyed entertaining and cooking, making sure that her guests always felt welcome, comfortable, and expected. Stopping to say hello to friends or even their dogs, cats, and chickens would make her beam. Connie was devoted to the Lord, her loving husband, children, grandchildren and friends. This very beautiful lady will be dearly missed but, will be remembered fondly by all that knew and loved her.
Those who have gone on before her are her parents: Floyd and Grace McNutt; grandparents, Walter and Irene Johnson.
Those here to cherish her memory: her beloved husband, Robert Putnam; daughter, Robin Vrazel and husband, Darryl; son, Paul Putnam and wife, Jenny; grandchildren, Tristen Putnam, Claudia Putnam and Madalynn Putnam: sisters Joan Howell and Janet McNutt; a host of other family and very dear friends.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you please donate in Connie's honor to 1st Baptist Church Building Fund or Texas Star Quilters' Guild of Canton.
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