Lou R Putman

Lou Rutledge Putman

A service to celebrate the life of Lou Rutledge Putman, 94, formerly of Lexington, will be held at Blaney Baptist Church, 1400 Blaney Road, Elgin, South Carolina, on Friday, August 1, 2025, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Sam McGregor, Jr. Lou passed away July 25, 2025, at Wesley Commons in Greenwood, and joined her Savior, Jesus Christ. The family will receive friends and family before the service from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Blaney Baptist Church. The service will begin at 2:30 p.m. The family will gather for burial preceding the service at 11:00 a.m. at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. She was born in Laurens, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Walter Thomas and Frances Godfrey Rutledge and sister to the late Walter Thomas Rutledge, Jr. Lou was married for 65 years to the late William Arnold Putman, whom she nursed throughout his long illness. She retired from the South Carolina Department of Insurance. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who raised her family to love the God in whom she believed and trusted. She sacrificed greatly for her family during her entire life. A gifted cook, she made innumerable meals year after year. Her pecan pies were much sought after. Her cinnamon rings for her family and friends became a favorite item at her children’s school bake sales. As a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she soothed crying babies and played make-believe with active toddlers. Her knitted dish cloths were a much-requested gift. She is survived by six children: Elizabeth Jones (Russ), Marilu McGregor (Jimmy), Lynn Hudson (Billy), Sally Sherrin (the late Dale), Billy Putman (Rebecca), and Alan Putman (Janice). Also surviving are her two loving sisters, Ruth Rutledge Martin and Ann Rutledge Cox, with whom she most recently lived at Wesley Commons and was blessed by their companionship and love. Grandchildren are Rusty Jones (Monica), Christopher Jones (Donna), John McGregor (Sarah), Thama Matthews (Brian), Lou Kerwin (John), Sandi Hall (Harvin), Renee Rainey (Willis), Hampton Sherrin (Sherilyn), Trey Putman (Courtney), Daniel Putman, Allison Murphy (Johnny), Zachary Alan Hance (Bree), and Grace Putman. Great-grandchildren include Henry, Scarlett, Elena, Caleb, Leah, Genevieve, John William, Danner, Baylor, Cope, Taz, Lucy, Tripp, Rhett, Noah, Will, Isabella, Jaimee, and Ansley. Many loving nieces and nephews were also wonderfully special in her life as well. Memorials may be made to Blaney Baptist Church (PO Box 305, Elgin SC 29045) or to the charity of your choice.

The Family would like to express their thanks for the compassionate care of  Hospice Care of the Piedmont and Wesley Commons.

Arrangements being handled by Moseley Funeral & Cremation Services.