Pickens, SC – Mrs. Katherine Duncan Lackey-Putnam, age 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2020. Mrs. Lackey-Putnam was born in Pickens, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Furman Washington Duncan and Winnie Cantrell Duncan and wife for 30 years to the late Fred Andrew Lackey and her current loving relationship to husband Carl Putnam.
Survivors include her husband of eight years Carl Putnam, daughter Shannon Lackey Head (Robert) of Pickens, South Carolina and son Jon Scott Lackey of Pickens, South Carolina and a loving granddaughter Madalynn Katherine Head. Survivors include sisters Shelby Jean Crowe (Bennie) of Pickens, South Carolina and Loretta Ellenburg of Pickens, South Carolina and brother Jack Duncan Sr. (Mary Anna) of Pickens, South Carolina. Also surviving is a number of nieces, nephews and cousins who loved and adored Mrs. Lackey-Putnam.
Mrs. Lackey-Putnam was predeceased by brothers Robert Duncan, Jerry Duncan, Bill Duncan and Mickey Duncan and Shannon and Jon’s grandparents Coy and Lillie Cox. Also predeceased by brother-in-law Glen Lackey and a niece Jane O’Obrien who was more like a sister to her.
Mrs. Lackey-Putnam loved her cat fishing and trips to the beach. She could set for hours and fish seven days a week. More than her love of fishing was her love for her granddaughter Madalynn. Her family was the love of her life. Along with fishing she enjoyed painting. Mrs. Lackey-Putnam had the heart of a servant and was known for helping people. She never met a stranger.
A church service will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 3:30 PM at The Mill Church, 158 Woodrow Street, Pickens, South Carolina 29671. A visitation will precede the service from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, South Carolina. The Reverend Michael Duncan and The Reverend Jamie Duncan officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your local Humane Society of choice in honor of Mrs. Lackey-Putnam.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Lackey-Putnam family.
Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com
