Mrs. Sarah Ann Putney

Sarah Ann Putney passed away November 7, 2019. Many know Sally for her kind, loving spirit as well as always being “the life of the party” possessing a fun, fearless personality. Sally could definitely cut up a rug when dancing and listening to music. Born in Flushing, New York on August 25, 1941, Sally was one of three children born to Florence “Mac” and Evelyn McCarthy. Her family lived briefly in Cleveland, Ohio and during Sally’s early teens, the family moved to Westchester, New York. Sally was quite athletic - she excelled as a competitive diver known for her grace and precision on both the high board and low board dives. She also led the annual Leewood Golf Club Water Ballet 4th of July celebration. Sally attended Georgetown Visitation and then transferred to The Katharine Gibbs Modern Professional Secretary school. Upon graduation, she started her career as a Secretary with IBM at 555 Madison Avenue downtown New York. After a long week at work, Sally would go out with her friends and learn all the popular dances such as the Chicken Back, the Frug, the Twist, and would go home teaching these dances to her Father, Brother, and Sister (who were all wonderful Swing dancers). Sally met Brian Putney one evening while bowling with friends – they married on December 16, 1967. In 1976, the couple and their two daughters moved from Somers, New York to Marietta, Georgia. Deeply rooted in their Catholic faith, the couple became founding members of The Catholic Church of the Transfiguration in 1977. Sally truly enjoyed and passionately served the Parish as a Eucharist Minister, a Youth Group mentor, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, and a league bowler in the Holy Rollers. After a 25+ year career with IBM as a Secretary/Executive Assistant, Sally retired and enjoyed being a volunteer Docent at the Georgia Governor’s Mansion as well as a volunteer Usher at the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Atlanta and at the Cobb Energy Center. Sally is survived by her husband of 50+ years Brian Putney, her daughters Evelyn Nance and Karen Putney, Philip Kent, her sister Maryann McCarthy, and two grandchildren - Alexis Nance (8) and Preston Kent (6). She was preceded in death by her brother Timothy McCarthy. A Memorial service celebrating Sally’s life will be held Thursday December 5, 2019 at 10:30am at The Catholic Church of the Transfiguration located at 1815 Blackwell Rd, Marietta, GA 30066. A reception will be held immediately after the service in Bishop Hall.

Mrs. Sarah Ann Putney

August 25, 1941 - November 7, 2019