Alta Mae "Grace" McMahan

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Alta Mae “Grace” McMahan, age 95, was born June 1, 1925 and died April 13, 2021 following an extended illness at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville, TN. Owner of Pan Am Grill in McMinnville, TN and a member of Highland Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Ozias and Theo Mae Jones Stembridge. She was married to Woodrow Houston McMahan who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Ashford and Jimmie Jaco and two step-sons-in-law, Earl Whitlock and Ernie Russell. Mrs. McMahan is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Homer and Mary Wilson, Richard and Tena McMahan, and Waymon McMahan, all of McMinnville, TN; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Carol and Tony Davis and Rose Ellen and Terry Murray of McMinnville, TN; step-children and spouses, Paul and Doris McMahan, Gene and Patsy McMahan, Pinkey and Tommy Dodd, and Pat Whitlock, all of McMinnville, TN and Billie Russell of Tampa, FL; grandchildren and spouses, Jessica and Travis Fisher, Sarah and Adam Lara, Amber and Bud Morrison, and Hayden Holder; step-grandchildren and spouses, Lori and Jordan Boyd, Paula Russell, Gena Lance, Patti and Mitch Wallace, Jeff and Lisa Dodd, Sherman Morris, Billie Jo Taylor, and Kayla Davis; four great-grandchildren, Briar and Raelyn Morrison and Harris Gray and George Franklin Fisher; eleven step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; two nephews and spouses, Larry and Sharon Ashford and Bobby and Mary Ashford, both of McMinnville, TN; one niece, Wanda June Jackson; several nieces and nephews; and special family friend, Mickey Whiteaker also survive. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 in High’s Chapel with Rickey Burkes and Larry Ashford officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at High’s. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville, TN. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.