Mandy Mae Putnam, 99 1/2 years old, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born Dec 26, 1920 to Laura and Thomas Simmons in Tifton, Georgia. She had 2 brothers and 4 sisters and was married twice, first to Lee Crandon with whom she had 2 sons, Gary (Paulet) and Frank (Sandy) Crandon. After WW2, she married George N Putnam, a veteran, and they had a daughter, Carol Ann Robison(John, deceased). George Putnam passed away on April 22, 2004 at the age of 84.
She is survived by her children, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren plus one more on the way and 13 nieces and nephews. Last year one of her granddaughters, Rhonda Rodriguez, gave her a surprise 99th birthday party which really made her happy. Thanks Rhonda.
Mom was a member of Memorial Baptist Church (Rev. Michael West). She was saved and is now in Heaven. Thanks and Amen to a life well lived. She will be buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens next to her beloved husband and mother-in-law. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to Hospice of Marion County in memory of Mandy Mae Putnam. Thank you.
