Tamara “Tammie” Sue Mahan, 63, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born on July 21, 1960, to James and Mary (Porter) Fields in Wabash, Indiana.
Tammie married Jay Mahan on July 23, 1977. She was a 1978 graduate of Northfield High School, then attended and graduated from LPN school in Marion, Indiana. She worked as an LPN at Vernon Manor for 24 years in Wabash, Indiana and was a Foster Parent for 13 years. Tammie enjoyed helping others any chance she could, she opened a free clothing store to help others in need called From Humble Beginnings.
Tammie is survived by her husband, Jay Mahan of Wabash, Indiana; six sons, Joseph (Beth) Mahan of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Steven Mahan of Wisconsin, Kyron Mahan, Jackson Mahan, Aiden Mahan, Ethan Mahan, all of Wabash; four daughters, Heather (Troy) Elliott of Huntertown, Indiana, Jessica (Mathew) Baker, Mariah Mahan, Amylia Mahan, all of Wabash; her parents, James and Mary Fields of Wabash, Indiana; one brother, James (Charlene) Fields of Wabash, Indiana. She is preceded in death by one son, Zachary Mahan.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Rev. Billy Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the funeral home.
McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Tamara Mahan’s final arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com