Patsy Ruth Williams Putnam, 91, widow of Robert “Bob” Durell Putnam, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Mrs. Putnam was born in Greenville to the late Ellerbee Williams and Ella Elizabeth Kimbell Williams.  She was a member of Five Forks Baptist Church where she participated in the Book Club and the Partners-in-Prayer Group.  Pat retired from Liberty Life Insurance Company.  She was an avid reader and was known to “always be late” for everything.  She and Bob traveled the country on bus tours and relished the opportunity to visit new places.

Surviving are four sons, Wayne Putnam, Kim Putnam and wife Anita, Gary Putnam and wife Pam and Bryan Putnam and wife Donna; five grandchildren, Craig Putnam, Emily McDaniel and husband Rob, Austin Putnam and wife Shauna, Robin Huff and husband Tyler and Philip Putnam; and six great-grandchildren, Makennah Smithhart, Jason Putnam, Cooper Huff, Brady Huff, Peyton Huff, and Emmett Putnam.  She was predeceased by a brother, David Williams; and a sister, Catherine Williams.

A celebration of Pat’s life will begin at 11 o’clock Wednesday at Five Forks Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials in Pat’s honor may be made to Five Forks Baptist Church, 112 Batesville Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681.