Brenda Kathleen (Rateliff) McMahen Obituary
The passing of Brenda Kathleen (Rateliff) McMahen of Mount Ida, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 30, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Brenda Kathleen (Rateliff) McMahen to show support.
As we bid adieu to Brenda's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Brenda has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ben Rateliff and Lena O. Rateliff-Hamiter (Crews); and her brother Gary Rateliff. She is survived by: her husband Harry Ray McMahen; her children, Lee Ann Farnell of Mt. Ida, Michael McMahen of Siloam Springs and Megan McMahen of De Queen, Arkansas; her grandchild Maeli McMahen of Fort Smith, Arkansas; her niece Kathy Rateliff of Little Rock, Arkansas; and her nephew Patrick Rateliff (Keri) of Albuquerque.
