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Christine McMahan Obituary

MCMAHAN, CHRISTINE "CHRIS," went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 21. She was the beloved daughter of Jimmie Aranda of Peoria, IL; sister of Rev. William (Rick) Chapman of Elyria, OH, Jeanne Maslar of Cleveland, OH and Lynn Bonnett of Rockford, IL. Born Oct. 11, 1953, Chris attended Peoria High School and Illinois Central College in Peoria, IL. She served in the US Army and was a veteran of Desert Storm. In recent years she worked for City of Orlando, Solid Waste Management. Chris loved animals, and was often known to carry treats. Chris was a cherished member of the Orlando Community Church where she served God and her fellow man, earning the nickname "The Patron Saint of All Things Wired" and was a dearly loved sister in Christ to Nancy
Phillips of Casselberry, FL who walked with in the past year. Graveside Military Honors given 1 p.m. Saturday, April 10 at All Faiths Memorial Park, 1390 Park Dr., Casselberry, FL 32707. Her Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 11 at the Junior Achievement, 2121 Camden Rd., Orlando, FL 32803. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the
Comforter.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Apr. 4, 2010.

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Ron Carl

September 18, 2010

Good bye Chris, Thanks for the friendship and your service.

Judy King

September 11, 2010

So long Buddy. I will miss chatting online with you. I kept sending you messages and couldn't figure out why you didn't answer. I didn't know you were gone but I will cherish the memories of our time at ASF,the Army and the crazy things we use to get into. Until we meet again. Rest In Peace...Rambett Mom

Bill Johnson

September 10, 2010

I also served with Chris in Desert Shield/Desert Storm and worked with her ASF 49 in Orlando. She was definitely someone special.

Anna Marks

April 19, 2010

Jimmie, I am keeping you in my prayers. I can assure you that God is able to give you peace and comfort.
Each day will be a little less painful, especially if you mix the joy that Christine brought to your life.

You're special to me!

susan stouffer-petillo

April 7, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to Chris' family. I had the distinct honor and pleasure of serving with Chris in the army reserves and she truly was a good person. Rest in Peace Chris, the best part of your journey has just begun.

Judy Fruland

April 6, 2010

To: Christine's Family & Friends

Chris was one of the most loving individuals that I have ever known. She would give you the shirt off her back. She was wonderful to me in my hour of need after our house burned down she was there with a tool belt on her hip & a cooler full of goodies saying OK where do you want me start!
She was an angel here on earth...so I know she is having a ball in heaven..Chris there is nothing to fix! Just Peace! & Pure Joy!!
Love,
Judy & Rod Fruland

Annette Lopez

April 6, 2010

Express my condolences to her family..She was a kind of individual,honest & humid ..But right now She take a rest in the best place close to Our Lord....Chris Thanks and the Glory is for you...Amen

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