Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory - Downtown - Easley

305 West Main Street

Easley, South Carolina

Ruth Putney Obituary

PUTNEY, RUTH LONG Ruth Long Putney, 88, of Cooper City, FL, died on Monday, August 26, 2013. She was the wife of the Rev. Dr. Everett Putney. She was born in Greentown, IN, on August 9, 1925, the daughter of the late Everett Ashby Long and Gertrude Alice Brooke Long. She was a graduate of Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. She married Everett Putney on August 9, 1948 in Greentown, IN. She was a member of New Horizon United Methodist Church, where she served as organist for 15 years. Surviving, in addition to her husband of 65 years, are children Dawn Newton of Central, Dr. Nathan Putney and wife Brenda of Appomattox, VA, and Deanna Tegen and husband Charles of Central; a brother, David Long of Greentown, IN; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at New Horizon United Methodist Church in Southwest Ranch, FL on Wednesday, August 28, at 3:00 pm. The funeral will be held at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home in Central, SC, on Saturday, August 31, at 3:00 pm. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.robinson funeralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Miami Herald on Aug. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Putney

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

Debbie Guzman

August 30, 2013

I had the honor of knowing Mrs. Putney at New Horizon. Her beautiful music filled the church every Sunday. May the Lord hold her family close during this difficult time.

Gwen & Leo Rossel

August 29, 2013

I wish we could be there for Aunt Ruth's service. She meant so much to me. I love her, such a Christian example to all of us, and a very classy lady. We love you all, Uncle Everett, Dawn, Nathan, Deanna. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

August 29, 2013

So thankful and blessed to have her as my Aunt! Love and prayers to Uncle Everett and the family. Rachel

Bill Barlow

August 27, 2013

Melody and I send our love and prayers. Aunt Ruth is already missed. May her faith and witness yield multiplied results throughout the everlasting life she has begun with her Savior.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in Ruth Putney's name

Memorial Events
for Ruth Putney

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory - Downtown - Easley

305 West Main Street, Easley, SC 29640

How to support Ruth's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Ruth Putney's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more