Malinda Ann Mahan Obituary
The memory of Malinda Ann Mahan (Cherokee, North Carolina), who passed away on October 6, 2024 at the age of 70, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jim Driver and Ina Driver; her siblings, John Ed Driver, Jim Driver (Clara), William Driver, Ollie Sequoyah, Nancy Driver and Elsie Locust; her former husband Vaughn Smith; her husband Stan Mahan; her grandchildren, Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith and Damian Bryce Xavier Catolster; and her nephew Joesph Driver (Junebug).
She is survived by: her daughters, Janice Wilnoty, Sandra Smith, Frances Smith (Jay) and Deborah Smith; her grandchildren, Ashford Smith, Ashley Murphy, Thomas Wilnoty, Christian Smith, Miranda Smith, Brianna Bynum (Chris), Haley "Atsei" Cooper (Justin), Kiri Hill, Caedance Smith and Makenzie Rattler; her great grandchildren, Clarice Smith, Abbott Owle, Christopher Bynum Jr., Javahn Bynum, Ani Bynum, Kanati Lee-Cooper, Malakai Fourkiller-Raby, Maria Fourkiller-Raby, Isabelle Fourkiller-Raby, Kaizer Smith, Thaydon Murphy and Mary Murphy; and her siblings, Betty Morales (Jose), Frank Driver (Diane) and Jerry "Bear" Driver. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 10th 2024 at 5:00 PM and on Friday, October 11th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Straight Fork Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 11th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
