Mrs. Gayla Joyce Putman
November 13, 1936 - January 27, 2012
Gayla Joyce Putman Born in Tennessee, Gayla Joyce Putman brought her southern charm and family to Chicago in the late 50’s. While pursuing a successful 30 year banking career, during which she organized the “Do-ers Club” for, what is now, US Bank, “Joyce” also delighted many with her skills as a gifted artist, painter and seamstress. Her “Southern Belle” sense of fashion (Which did NOT include the love of big hair!) and manners were lifelong priorities to be appreciated and shared with family and friends. Always interested in exploring her family’s genealogy, “Joyce” was one of the early adopters of Facebook. “Joyce” defined “on the go” and “been there, done that,” sometimes moving at a pace her family, friends and even doctors found hard to keep up with. Quick also described her wit which could quickly morph into a wonderfully wicked sense of humor accompanied by a sly smile. A woman who was never afraid to share her opinion, but with a gentle hand, “Joyce” was also never afraid to share her warmth and love which, along with her strength, will be missed. Along with her loving husband of 57 years, John, her only child and best friend, Johnnie, son-in-law, Steve, she leaves her sisters in spirit, Linda, Minerva, Wilma and Gale and was mother in heart to Donna, Levonne and Sue. Along with her family and friends “Joyce” loved her new church, shopping, collecting recipes, baking, going out to eat, all kinds of music, photography, sunsets and animals.
Funeral Information
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday February 1, 11:00AM at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Interment Private. Memorial Visitation Tuesday 3:00-9:00PM.
Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60654-7174 would be greatly appreciated.
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