Stacey Mathis Obituary
The world grew quieter and the wind paused to honor the passing of Stacy Ann McGrath Mathis on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 while in Maui, Hawaii, a destination she chose for her final days.
She was the beloved daughter of the late John Joseph McGrath and Gloria Elvera Woltz McGrath. Stacy retired from NAPA Auto Parts after a long and dedicated career as a long-haul truck driver. She proudly became the first female driver at NAPA to drive solo, a milestone that reflected her courage, determination, and independent spirit. Her work took her across the country, allowing her to experience the beauty of countless places, but no place was ever more important to her than home and the people she loved. To know Stacy was to know a truly beautiful soul. Her heart overflowed with kindness, and she was a light in the lives of everyone fortunate enough to cross her path. She exemplified what it meant to love unconditionally, always offering support, encouragement, and warmth to those around her.
Of all the titles Stacy held in her life, the one she cherished most was "Mom." Her daughter, Shannon, was her pride and joy, her greatest accomplishment and her truest companion. Their bond was one of deep love and unshakable connection, filled with laughter, shared tears, and everything in between. Stacy was Shannon’s rock, just as Shannon was hers.
Stacy spent months planning a special trip, not as a vacation but as a gift to her daughter and chosen daughters. Her last chapter was written, spending time in the sunlight, with good seafood, and an ocean breeze, without any other noise of the world.
She was reunited with her beloved husband, Bobby L. Mathis, whom she has missed everyday since his passing as well as her brother, Kevin John McGrath.
Survivors who will celebrate her memory include her daughter, Shannon Cagle, of Baldwin; as well as four step-children; and her brother, Shawn Francis McGrath, of Atlanta.
Stacy's wishes were to be cremated and no formal services be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511.
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