Candice (Kegarise) Putnam

Candice Kegarise Putnam, 69 of Statesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Mrs. Putnam was born June 1, 1953, in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Ralph Kegarise and Vel Marie Kegarise.  Candy was the Director of Continuing Education at Mitchell Community College and a member of Oakland Presbyterian Church.  On September 14, 2003, she married Charles “Charlie” Putnam, who preceded her in death.

Those left to cherish the life and memory of Candy Putnam include her sons, Abe Reid (Jan) of Mooresville, and Luke Reid (Catherine) of Asheville, her stepsons; Chuck Putnam, Jr. (Shana) of Mooresville, and Chip Putnam (Lisa) of Clemmons, her grandchildren (who knew and loved her as “Granny Candy’); Kaleb, Maggie, Oli, Hank, and Ruby, her step grandchildren; Courtney, Trey, Tanner, Peyton, and Meggie, her great grandchildren; Kirby and Van, and her brother, Jesse Kegarise (Susanne).

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, February 10, 2023 at Oakland Presbyterian Church, the Reverend Paul Sink will officiate.  The family will visit with friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Mitchell Community College
500 West Broad Street, Statesville NC 28677