Ula McMahan

Ula McMahan obituary, Raleigh, NC

Ula McMahan

Ula McMahan Obituary

Visit the Lori's Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Smithfield Selma website to view the full obituary.
Ula V. Pepper McMahan, 78 of Benson, NC passed away at the SECU Hospice House on April 2, 2025. She was born on April 14, 1946, in Beefhide, KY to the late Wilburn & Grace (Mullins) Elkins.
Ula retired from the Eaton Corp. in Mantua, OH, In her spare time she enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, trips to the casino and spending time with family.
She is survived by her children Roy Pepper, Tina (Rob) Apt, Sheila (Neil) Martin, Roger Pepper & Michael Pepper. She leaves behind her sisters Frankie Clements & Mae Smallwood, her 6 grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Ula was preceded in death her parents, spouses Jim Pepper & John McMahan, brother Doyle Elkins, and sisters Billie Sue Wright & Wanda Waller.
Cremation has taken place & a celebration of life to honor Ula will take place on Saturday, April 26th from 2:00 - 5:00 at the Ravenna Eagles Club, 812 Cleveland Rd., Ravenna, OH.

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