She is survived by a son, James Michael “Jimi” Gibson; Jeffery Brent “Kool Aid” Nichols, her life partner of 17 years; her parents, Jerry Wayne Putnam and Martha Gladden Putnam; a sister, Kimberly Dawn Putnam; a niece, Kres Roberts (Robert Smith); two great nieces, Aubrey Lanier, and Eden DeKruyf of Iowa; a great nephew, William Kole Smith; a niece, Keri Roberts; a great nephew, Derrick Sifford, Jr; her loving fur baby, Kinzi-Mama; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service conducted by Dr. David Turner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Humane Society of Charlotte, 2700 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203.
