Pamela Marion Mahoney Rudd

Pamela Marion Mahoney Rudd - After a life of faith, hope and charity, Pamela Marion Mahoney Rudd departed this life on January 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. With unceasing love and unselfish service, Pam walked 72 years upon this earth. Born in Dunlap, Tennessee to the late Marion Doolittle Mahoney and James Leonard Mahoney, she was the oldest of eight siblings. Her grandparents were Cordelia Daughtery Mahoney and Oscar Mahoney, Leita Agee Doolittle and Earl Doolittle. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Paul.

Pam graduated from Sequatchie County High School and participated in the marching band. She also attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

At age 13, she went to work at Cate's Pharmacy, in Dunlap, as a “soda jerk.” When the family moved to Chattanooga, Pam went to work at Eastgate Toyland. She also worked at the May Family's A&M Toys and Hobby stores in East Ridge, and at Highland Plaza. After raising her family, she worked for Little Caesars at the East Brainerd and Brainerd Village stores where she was know affectionately as “Miss Pam.” In December, she retired.

Active in Pro-life activities she served in several offices, including President of the Chattanooga Chapter of Tennessee Right to Life.

Her joys were her grandchildren and cooking.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robin, six children; Marie Bishop (Will), Rachel Muracka, Maggie Caruso (Ryan), Rebecca Parkes (Andrew), Charles (Amelia), and Anne. Her love embraced 14 grandchildren, to whom she was known as “Muggie,” and many nieces and nephews.

Surviving siblings include, Becky Elam (Larry), Emilie Cavin (Jim), Chris (Patti), Pat (Karen), Mike with Toni Goodman and Mark (Teresa).

Pallbearers are Pat Mahoney, Mike Mahoney, Mark Mahoney, Jeremy Mahoney, David

Mahoney, and Charles Rudd. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Mahoney, Shane Mahoney, Lance Elam, Nick Whitfield, and Dylan Mahoney.

The family will receive family and friends at the Chattanooga Funeral Home East Brainerd Chapel on January 28, Sunday, from 2 pm to 6 pm with the Rosary at 5:30 pm. The funeral Mass will be January 29, Monday at 10:00 am at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul with the Very Reverend J. David Carter officiating. The family will receive friends before the Mass at the church at 9:00 am. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.