Elton-Mary Louise Quick Putnam, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at her home in Elton. A Catholic Mass of Celebration will be held on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Fr. Marshall Boulet will officiate. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors at Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2013 with a Rosary being recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday morning from 8 a.m. until time of service.
Mary was born on August 11, 1937 to Norris L. Quick of Houston, TX and Ena L. Doise Quick of Elton, who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong resident of Elton as well as a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Everyone who had the privilege to know her, loved her. She was kind and gentle and always thought of others first. She retired from St. Martin Bank of Elton and enjoyed special yearly trips with her fellow coworkers during her tenure there. She and her husband also enjoyed traveling with friends after their retirement. She was a renowned cook and, earlier in life, a seamstress. Her family delighted in holiday gatherings at the family home, which she made so special. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
Survivors include Mary's husband of 51 years, Donald C. Putnam of Elton; her four children, Natalie Piccolo of Natchitoches, Patrick Gear of Hattiesburg, MS, Donna Pierce and husband, Merrick of Natchitoches, and Chad Putnam of Elton; seven grandchildren, Jason Piccolo, Daniel Piccolo and wife, Kelli, Alison Piccolo, Melanie Pierce Roge`, Michael Pierce, Meagan Gear and Reagan Gear; and great grandchildren, Merideth Pierce, Aubrie Roge`, Sydney Culotta and Stella Piccolo.
Survivors also include her brother, Bryan L. Quick and wife, Elizabeth of Bulverde, TX; half-sister, Gladys Quick Fox of Houston, TX; and half-brothers, John L. and Allen Quick, both of Houston, TX; sister-in-laws, Nita Putnam of New Orleans and Monty Putnam Stoute of Eunice; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Her family wishes to thank her family physician, Dr. Larry LeBlanc, the caregivers of Louisiana Hospice, Fr. Marshall Boulet and the lay ministers of St. Paul Catholic Church. Also, included in thanks are the many friends and family who visited, called and sent cards during her illness. She appreciated each and every one.