born in Yonkers, NY on October 5, 1922 to Harry and Hazel Remsen Von Salzen.
Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, James Putnam; two daughters, Karen Becker of Baltimore, MD and Siri (David) Ellis of Charlotte; granddaughters, Sylvia (Rodney) Whitlock, Lisa Dawes; grandson, David (Alice) Ellis and six great-grandchildren, Matthew and Samantha Whitlock, Emily and Maxwell Dawes and Jared and Conor Ellis.
The family will receive friends on Saturday May 19 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm at McEwen Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 followed by a 1:30 graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.
Memorial donations may be made in Carolyn’s honor to Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region www.hpccr.org
Online remembrances may be left at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com