Glade Spring, Va. - Theodora Ardery Mahon (Tam) McLaughlin, 77, of Glade Spring, Va. passed away at her home on Thursday, October 1, 2020. She was born on July 30, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late Joseph Keelor Mahon and Hannah Rhodes Mahon.
“Tam” (Theodora) was a graduate of Cherry Hill West (N.J.) High School. She did Secretarial course work at Tusculum College after graduating high school. She worked as a bank receptionist in Vero Beach, Fla. and retired as Activities Director at a nursing home also in Vero Beach, Fla. She was a faithful and devoted member of Christ Church Vero Beach, before moving to Glade Spring, Va. In addition to her church, Theodora enjoyed sewing, macramé, and making stylish clothing for her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael McLaughlin, Jr.; a brother, Carter Mahon; and son-in-law, Allen Wright.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Wright of Glade Spring, Va.; brothers George Mahon and wife Ann Marie, and Charles Mahon and wife Kim; and granddaughter Alexandria Wright.
Theodora’s family’s wishes were that she would be cremated and that no formal services would be held.
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