Laverne Hutson Putnam

Elton

Jean Laverne Hutson Putnam, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2019 with her family in her country home in Elton.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 in the Elton United Methodist Church at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Laura Nausbaum officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Putnam will begin at 2:00 p.m. and continue until the time of service.
A private burial will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.

Laverne was born June 26, 1932 in Kilgore, TX, to Lawrence and Lillian Hill Hutson. During her childhood, Shell Oil Company transferred her father to Basile. She grew up in Basile and was a member of and was baptized in the Basile First Baptist Church. After graduating from Basile High School she worked as a telephone operator in Victoria, TX, until she returned to Louisiana to marry Glenn Putnam, the love of her life. They were married for 44 years and had two daughters.

She was well known for her kindhearted spirit and her sweet smile. She always cared so much for others. Laverne loved to cook, bake and spend time with her family and friends. She also loved to entertain friends and family with delicious meals and wonderful homemade cakes, pies, cookies and cinnamon rolls and often overnight lodging. Many said they would put their knee under her table anytime! She definitely had the gift of hospitality, but the greatest gift of all was her love. She loved everyone, especially her family.

Since her marriage in 1953, she has been a member of the Elton United Methodist Church. She was also an active member of the Order of Eastern Star Holly Chapter #90 serving at both local and state levels.

She is survived by her two daughters, Glynn Ellen Putnam, Monroe and Betty Jo Aguillard and husband Dana, Elton; two gransons, Wesley Ryan Aguillard and wife Kimberly, Pineville and Jeffrey Thomas Aguillard and wife Jessica, Elton; four great grandchildren, Ebby, Eryn, Elliott (Trapper) and Calista (Callie) Aguillard; one sister, Neoma Aston; one sister-in-law, Lonnie Hutson and one brother-in-law, Winsor Stockwell and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Aubrey Glenn Putnam; parents, Lawrence and Lillian Hutson; great grandchild, Baby Aguillard; sisters, Collene Stockwell and Geraldine Steinmetz and one brother Gene Hutson.

The family would like to express thanks and appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff that have cared for her throughout her life. They would also like to give a special thanks to the Heart of Hospice nurses and staff and to her caring sitter, Linda.