Mary Evelyn Holland Putman

Mary Evelyn Holland Putman passed away on May 16, 2025 in Weatherford , TX. She was 81 years old.

Evelyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She worked for 34 years at Palo Pinto General Hospital, beginning in 1974 as an insurance clerk and retiring in 2008 as Health Information Management Director.

While Evelyn loved her work at PPGH, she enjoyed every opportunity to travel and gather with family. She was an avid reader, loved to work crossword puzzles, play dominoes, and was a huge sports fan.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James Putman, Jr., and her parents Kenneth and Louise Holland. She attended the Eastside Church of Christ.

Survivors include: daughter Mary Putman Denney (Tim) of Brush Creek, TN; son James Earl Putman (Cindi) of Mineral Wells, TX; son Jerry Putman (Kim) of Mineral Wells, TX. Also surviving are Evelyn’s six grandchildren: James Denney (Amanda), Kelsey Denney Barlow (Cody), Megan Putman Atwood (Derek), Jamie Putman (Bethany), Josh Putman (Maria), Micah Putman — and 10 great grandchildren: Mason Denney, Hudson Denney, Hunter Barlow, Jackson Atwood, Quinn Atwood, Adilynn Putman, Evelynn Putman, Emmanuel Garcia, Ezra Putman, Elijah Putman.

Evelyn’s sister, Marlene Holland Jones, also survives along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and her dear friends.

A viewing will be held at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells, TX from 6:00-8:00 pm on May 19, 2025. Graveside services for Evelyn will be conducted at Sturdivant Cemetery in Mineral Wells, TX at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.