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Bessie Vaughn Obituary
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VAUGHN, Bessie Elener age 91, of Dayton, departed this life on Friday, June 24, 2011 following a brief illness. A member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church for over 30 years, where she faithfully worked and served in various capacities until the time of her death. She retired at age 81 from Kelly Health Services, where she worked as a home health aide. Bessie was preceded in death by her spouse, Louis Vaughn; son, Jeffrey Gabriel; step-daughter, Sheryl Lewis; parents, Luther and Quessie Parker; (1) sister and (8) brothers. Left to cherish her memory: (2) daughters, Constance Smith and Pamela (Paul) Burnam; (5) granddaughters, Sherita Smith, Chellisa (George) Brown, Ayanna Gabriel, Corinthia (Michael) Terrell and Mikala Burnam; (7) great grandsons; (3) sisters-in-law: Bonnie, Coleen, and Nina Parker; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended family members and friends. Funeral service 1:00 P.M, FRIDAY, July 1, 2011 at MT. CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 3300 W. Third St., with Rev. Samuel N. Winston Jr., officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment at Dayton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave. On line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Ann Senter
July 3, 2011
To the Vaughn family,
I will really miss Vaughan,I had only known her for a little while,but it seem like a life time. She was a BEAUTIFUL LADY,an I will say HE HAW for now an she will (SMILE) Ann Senter
Cheryl Brooks
June 30, 2011
To Pam and family,
I will truly miss Mother Vaghn ,she never forgot my birthday and always made me feel special on that day. I will miss her on Sundays she always called me her daughther and greeted me with a smile that would light up the world. I love you Mother Vaughn and you will truly be missed. May God bring comfort to the hearts of the family.
Cheryl Brooks
June 30, 2011
To Pam and Family,
My heart goes out to you during this time of sorrow. It wasn't too long ago that I saw you and your mother and she was just as cute and pleasant as always. She was such a wonderful lady and I'll never forget the friendship we all shared between our families at Macedonia. God Bless You and I'll keep you all in my prayers. Theresa & Sharon and Mrs. Winnie Williams
Reggie and Kristy Johnson
June 30, 2011
Pam,
our prayers are with you and the family during this time. Ms. Bessie was a wonderful woman of God and she loved her family. May the peace of God be with you all.
Grandma Bessie
George Brown
June 29, 2011
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