Ms. Antoinette 'Tammy' Putnam

Repast immediately following the services: Wisconsin African American Women's Center 3020 W. Vliet Street Milwaukee, WI 53208 Donations Welcome starting at 12PM Repast from 3PM-7PM Born 11/27/1966 in Marks, MS, Born to Arthur Leon Putnam, (deceased) and Barbara Jean Putnam She leaves to cherish her memory. Siblings: Arthur Leon Putnam, Jr., (Annette Brooks, deceased) Sharon D. Remm, (Ronald Remm), Anthony Putnam -Jody, Sabrena Henderson, (Ontario Henderson) Cornell Putnam (Marie Johnson) Terrell Putnam (Sade Griffin), Bernadette .lones, (Michael .Iones), Starlisa Porter, (Bryant Porter), Antonio P. Brown. 21 Nieces and Nephews, 5 Great Nieces and Nephews, and a host of Host of Aunts and Uncles. Antoinette was not married, and did not have any children. However she was an excellent mother figure to all of her siblings, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. The family of Antoinette Putnam loves her dearly, and she will be deeply missed. She was such an asset and joy to our family. Tammy loved her family dearly. We meant the world to her, and she meant the world to us. Her favorite song is "We are family" by Sister Sledge. It will be very hard for us to listen to that song, and not think of Tammy. Tammy will be dearly missed, especially at our Family Reunions, where "we are family" is our theme song. She was warm kind, and very giving. She did not hold a grudge, or wish an ill will on anyone. The nieces and nephews called her Te- Te Tammy. Te Te Tammy had a heart of gold, she would give the world, and she took a special interest in her nieces and nephews, and wanted the best for them. Tammy had a soft heart [or children, and adopted her nieces and nephews as they were her own. Tammy would constantly say, "Children don't ask to be here, and felt compelled to give children money, gifts and presents if they did not have any" and words of encouragement to be better. Antoinette graduated from South Division in 1984. During Tammy's time in High School she was an excellent student. Tammy loved school and would cry when she could not attend. There were times when Milwaukee was hit with inclement weather and Tammy would be so upset that she could not attend school. As a teenager Tammy was inspired to be a Model, she entered in several modeling contests and made it to the finals. She was a stylish woman, and loved fashion. Antoinette also attended Concordia University, Mequon Campus, and Healthcare Administration program. Antoinette had great work ethics. She always arrived to work J 5 minutes early. Antoinette worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI for 12 years. She also worked at US Bank, 8 years. Antoinette on several occasions exceeded the company expectations, met her "departments" monthly quota and was awarded trips for her entire family. Tammy last employment consisted of being a caregiver for mother, Barbara Jean Putnam and also working in an Adult Family Home, were she provided care supervision, for elderly and physical dn intellectual challenged clients. These clients suffered from epilepsy, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and also physically challenged. Antoinette gave the clients hopes, and they looked forwarded to her shift. The clients loved Tammy and looked forward to Taco Tuesday, with TeTe Tammy. Tammy went above and beyond, and many clients consider her to be more like their friend, rather than their care-giver. There is no other, she is the one and only, the beautiful kind, and giving, Tammy. Tammy favorite quote is, "It is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice" by, John Temperton. "She was the greatest daughter, a mother could ever had". Words of Mom, Barbara Putnam Antoinette died in peace at Zilber Hospice on 10/26/2019. Preceding in Death: Her father Arthur Leon Putnam.

Ms. Antoinette 'Tammy' Putnam

November 27, 1966 - October 26, 2019