Sharon Josephine Putnam, 71, of Broadway died May 27, 2023 at her residence.

She was born September 28, 1951 in Harrisonburg to the late Walter Thomas and Edith Virginia Thompson Emerson.

Sharon was a member at Mtn. Valley United Methodist Church where she helped with Meals on Wheels, singing, and visiting shut-ins.

On November 11, 1967 she married David Earl Putnam who preceded her in death on September 11, 2013.

Surviving is a son, Rodney Neal Putnam (Laurie Jerrell) of Washington; granddaughters, Christine and Becca Potter; great grandsons, Xavier and Cody Potter; sisters Karen Lokey and husband Robert of Broadway, Gloria Mitchell and husband David of Broadway; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Turner; brother, Jearl "Mayor" Emerson; and a niece, Crystal Mitchell.

Her body was cremated.

Rev. Eduardo Carrillo will conduct a memorial service June 7 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mtn Valley United Methodist Church.  The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grandle Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.