Patricia A. Flint McMahon

Patricia A. Flint McMahon of Cadillac passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was 80. Patricia was born July 14, 1935 in Mesick to Helmer and Etta (Jenson) Loney and they preceded her in death. She graduated from Mesick High School. Patricia married Murle Flint on August 20, 1955 in Cadillac and he preceded her in death on July 25, 1975. On August 26, 1990 she married Leo McMahon and he also preceded her in death on August 31, 2008. Patricia worked at R.L.D. Dress Factory and later at Wal-Mart as a cashier, where she loved seeing the customers. She was strong, selfless and hard working. After the death of her first husband she raised 11 children, ages 2- 18 on her own. She taught all her daughters to sew and sewed many of their own clothes. Patricia will be remembered for her quick wit, even during her last days. She enjoyed camping at the Soo Locks and weekend outings to visit lighthouses. She enjoyed yardwork and loved her dog, Sierra. Patricia is survived by her children: Deborah (Joseph) Quinn of Mt. Morris, Michigan, Diane (Howard) Griep, William (Cindy) Flint, Victoria (Donald) Danford, Gary (JoAnn) Flint all of Cadillac, Sally (Perry) Lynch of South Chesterfield, Virginia, Nancy (Ken) Burnham of Tustin, Larry (Michelle) Flint of Cadillac, Jerry (Audrey) Flint of Lake City, Julie (Ken) Brauer of Manton and Amy (Chad) Rossell of Cadillac; 33 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; siblings: Daniel (Christina) Loney of Mesick, Joseph (Caroline) Loney of Grawn, Alfred (Sue) Loney of Traverse City, Orman (Darla) Loney of Shepherd and Ellen Scarfi of New York and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husbands and parents she was preceded in death by her step father, Oscar Carlson, a great grandson, Link Finnerty and a sister, Lucy (Arvid) Dussell. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Pastor Larry Young officiating. Friends may meet the family Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or the charity of your choice. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Patricia A. Flint McMahon

July 14, 1935 - November 9, 2015