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Pam McGrath Obituary
Pam attended Sacred Heart Grade and High School (perhaps the seed of her strong faith) and St. Louis University and then to Hofstra University to study botany because she needed sciences to be a doctor. That ended when she discovered she would have to go to summer school forever which was not an option.She continued locally at UCM to make her father happy. It didn't last long even though she kept a cooler of champagne in her room.
Pam settled back in Sedalia to stay with her mother Baffie and has remained the focal and vocal point of all in her family. The family history will likely die with her as well as the personal history of Sedalia. In 1974 she started working at the Homestead and bought it in 1978. This was the beginning of her career in the restaurant business. When the Homestead burnt down in 1986, she found a new locale on Broadway which she named "McGrath's". Seeing all the customers was the highlight for Pam and taking her workers under her wing was her natural way. McGrath's became the local meeting place.
Pam always had a beautiful voice, singing in the Sacred Heart High School Choir at daily Mass and for funerals at St. Patrick's in Spring Fork. She was a devout Catholic her entire life and was an RCIA sponsor for three people. Her faith sustained her.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents and younger sister Michele (Mickey) McGrath. She is survived by her sisters, Teresa Aldrich (Lee) and Kathe Dunlop, brother-in-law, Rick Cusick, nieces Alison Dunlop Saunders (Brian), Sarah VonPollaro and her special nephews, Jason and Theo, cousins and myriads of friends, especially Jake Johnson, Johnny Simmons, Kathy Tippie, Mike Gray, Jimmy Holden, Kathryn Gerling, Amanda Davis, Rhonda Brooks, Dakota Miller, Jana and Chuck Leftwich, and special thanks to Fr. Grieving Rodriguez Aguero!
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bothwell Hospital Foundation, Sacred Heart School Foundation or Sedalia Animal Shelter.
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Jim Lamy
February 16, 2026
It's hard to put into words what Pam, and the whole McGrath family for that matter, meant to my brothers and me growing up in Sedalia. Our parents were the closest of friends and the McGrath girls were almost like sisters to us. The memories are too many to share. I so seldom got back to Sedalia during my adult life but always made it my business to stop in at Pam's restaurants.
To Teresa, my classmate and dear friend growing up, my deepest sympathy. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Lynn Price
December 23, 2025
Condolences to Pam's family & friends. I met her once at Old Missouri Homestead when passing through Sedalia on a trip. She was a driven gal & she made our visit a fun one! RIP Pam
Ellen Stratton Donnell
December 19, 2025
Pam, I will never forget the time you came to our house to pick up Jack. He was in a cast from his waist down, but you decided you all were going to the drive in. Got him settled in the back and I sat up front with you. You were so kind to "Jacks little sister!" A memory I will never forget. You had a very well lived life, rest easy. Condolences to your family.
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Priscilla Ruth McCabe
December 19, 2025
Pam was a super fun person. I felt so welcome anytime I went to dinner at Mcgraths. Alwsys a big smile to greet you. My prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace you will be missed
John William Van de Kamp
December 18, 2025
Over the past few years it was a privilege to reconnect with Pam and share her family´s history and contributions to Sedalia history going back to the Cassidy family, and her leadership in the Old Missouri Homestead and McGraths. We were students in Sacred Heart grade school, and parishioners. Rest in Peace, Pam.
Arthur Furst
December 18, 2025
I met Pam in the South End of Boston in the early 1970s. She was living with a friend who I went to visit. We talked and I photographed her during the afternoon. She was lovely and funny.
I had been reviewing my old negatives and found the images of Pam and I was trying to locate her to let her know about the images. She had stayed connected with my friends and I contacted her through Facebook. We spoke a the phone discussing the paths our lives took. We talk a bit more and texted. She posted the images on Facebook.
It was fantastic to follow-up on one of my photo subjects and to hear about her life over the decades. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to connect with her.
The loss is devastating for everyone who knew her. I was so fortunate to have that experience.
Matthew W Menefee
December 18, 2025
Pam was a special person. To all who loved her, please accept my condolences. I will miss her dearly.
Anna
December 18, 2025
Dear Pam,
You were one of Aunt Laura's best friends. I will always carry you in my heart.
Anna
Terry Steele
December 18, 2025
Dear Kathe, Teresa, friends and family,
Sad am I today hearing of Pam's passing. She was a lifelong friend and special person. We enjoyed many pleasant meals and conversation at McGrath's. God's blessings to all of you during this difficult time.
Debi Reque-Lempka
December 17, 2025
Many happy memories at the Homestead & McGraths. Pam was always so happy to see us & always treated us like family. RIP my friend.
Mike McFatrich
December 17, 2025
I´m deeply saddened by Pam´s passing. I offer my sympathies to Pam´s family and all that will miss her joy.
Leslie Turner Pfetcher
December 17, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bob & Donna (Reque) DiPaolo
December 17, 2025
Pam's passing just saddens me. We made it a point to dine at McGrath's whenever we visited Sedalia from Lincoln, NE. She had ties with our Missouri family, the Reque's. Donna and I offer our sincere condolences to Pam's family & friends.
Kevin J. Menefee
December 17, 2025
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Barbara Zalin Bishop
December 17, 2025
She was a force of nature. Pam will be missed by all who knew her.
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