Rita Vaughan

Rita Vaughan, 83, of North KC,MO, passed away comfortably April 18, 2006 with her children and grandchildren by her side. Visitation services at McGilley Antioch Chapel are Friday from 5-7 p.m., with a time to share memories and prayer at 6pm. The funeral services will be Saturday at St. Gabriel's church at noon, with burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coalition on Organ Donation 700 N.4th ST., Richmond, VA, 23219. in memory of her deceased son Kevin. Mama was the mentor, best friend and unconditional lover of eight children and a devoted wife. She had a strong admiration for Mother Theresa and followed her simple life of caring for others. Her ministry in her late years was to pray for two hours daily for those who asked for prayer. She was devoted to her closest friend, the Holy Spirit, who she verbally conversed with and gave thanks and credit to for all things, great and small. It gives us all joy to know that she is now in the arms of her Creator. Preceding her in death were her husband, Don, and her son Kevin. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Vaughan, daughters and sons-in-law; Diane & Steve Austin, Beth & Mike Lacy, and Mary Jo & Martin Aldridge. Sons and daughters-in-law; Dennis & Cheryl Vaughan, Sean & Mary Vaughan and Frank & Chin Vaughan. She also leaves 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, in addition to her lifelong friend, Mercedes Donovan, her surrogate daughter, Judy Miller, and her faithful poodle, Annie. A devoted Christian, wife, mother, granny and friend, she will forever be missed and loved. (Arr: McGilley Antioch Chapel 816-4537700)