Glenda Kay Austin Putman

August 10, 1957 - August 10, 2020

Glenda Kay Austin Putman, age 63, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her residence. Glenda was born in Elizabethton to the late Joseph and Ruby Smith Austin. Glenda had worked as a cardiac care nurse at Johnson City Medical Center and was of the Baptist faith. She loved to sing and had sang in a gospel quartet for many years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and family. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Greg Putman, of the home; one step son, Frank Putman, of Elizabethton; two step grandchildren, Tate Putman and Ella Putman, both of Elizabethton; two step children, Shane Williams and wife Jess and their children, Olivia and Hannah, all of Erwin and Heather Harrison and husband Kenneth, of Johnson City; three step grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Wilson, of Elizabethton and Verna Stacks, of North Carolina; and one brother, Joseph C. Austin, Jr., of Virginia. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A service to celebrate Glenda’s life will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Joseph C. Austin, Jr., officiating. Music will be provided by Brian Keener. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday or at the residence at other times. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carter County is mandating that all citizens who live in or visit Carter County wear masks in public. In keeping in accordance with this mandate, all visitors to the visitation / funeral service are required to wear a mask/ and or facial covering. Also, social distancing recommendations will be observed. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Glenda and her family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office 423-542-2232, service information line, 423-543-4917.