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GREENSBORO — Nettie Rene Williams Vaughan, 82, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 at Maple Grove Health & Rehabilitation.
Nettie Rene was born on October 7, 1928 in Fayetteville to the late Viola Williams Gilmore and the late Albert Johnson. As a child, Nettie moved with her beloved Uncle George Williams to New York. There she attended George Washington High School and P.S.143. Nettie married her true love Edward Thomas Vaughan, Sr. in October 1945. This union was blessed with a family of eight children, 24 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Nettie loved caring for people and had a lengthy career as a nurse's assistant at Albert Einstein Hospital in New York as well as several nursing facilities in Guilford County; ending her career at the Adult Center for Enrichment in Greensboro where she eventually became a client.
On June 23, 1961 she dedicated her life as a servant of Jehovah God sharing Bible truths of His promises and hopes of a better future for all mankind.
In addition to her parents, Nettie Rene was preceded in death by her stepfather, Willie Gilmore, Sr., brother, the late Stanley Gilmore (Helen), and sister, the late Carrie Shaw of Raeford.
She leaves her love and fond memories to her eight children, Virita Harper (Howard) of Greensboro, Alexander Vaughn, Sr. (Frankie) of Winston-Salem, Valorie Jarrell (Vincent) of Greensboro, Margaret R. Vaughan-Goode (Melvin) of McLeansville, Edward T. Vaughan, Jr. of Greensboro, Robert Vaughan Sr. of Salisbury, Michele Chavis (Bernard) of Greensboro, and Michael Vaughan of Greensboro.
She also leaves her love and fond memories to her sisters and brothers Dorothy Raeford (Fred) of Fayetteville, Ella Reece McKelvin (Thurman) of Fayetteville, Gloria Gilmore of Fayetteville, Willie Gilmore, Jr. (Elsie) of Fayetteville, George Gilmore (Sera) of Hope Mills, John Gilmore (Nam Yi) of San Bernadino, CA, Calvin Gilmore (Bergetta) of Fayetteville, Eugene Johnson (Sonja) of Maryland, Curtis Johnson (Kathleen) of New Jersey, and brother in law Elwood Shaw of Raeford.
Finally, her cherished love and memories are left to her grandchildren: Kecia Metoya, Adina Harper, Terea Harper, Stuart Vaughn, Tamika Shrewsbury, Tia Vaughn, Alexander Vaughn, Jr., Miranda Vaughn, Millicent Vaughn, Damon Vaughan, Shawntee Jarrell, Lavar Jarrell, Austin Vaughan, Paige Vaughan, Hunter Vaughan, Daniel Vaughan, Destiny Vaughan, Angelica Vaughan, Robert Vaughan, Jr., Vanessa Patterson, Christopher Patterson, Romante Vaughan, Bria Graves and 14 great grandchildren along with a myriad of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, January 19 and 20 at Woodard Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Friday, January 21 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Lakeview Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday, January 22 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2615 Liberty Rd., Greensboro, NC.
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Ozella/MC (Roman grandparents) Spears
January 22, 2011
To Michael and Romante and the Vaughan Family.
The lost of your Mother is so difficuilt to bear. We the Spears Family share your grief.I will always treasure her visit with me in Florida and the Pictures.
January 21, 2011
Michele, I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is hard to give up your best friend. I know you took very good care of your mom and you should have no regrets. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Donna Fairfax
January 21, 2011
Your family has our sympathy
Sister Vaughn had such a nice kind personality. I remember her strong will to serve Jehovah despite her health when we first met. The love she expressed for her family is something I will always remember.
Lynn Chafin
January 21, 2011
Dear Renee, it's so hard to lose one's mother; my heart and prayers go out to you and your siblings and other family members during this difficult time. The obituary was so nice; your mother sounded like a wonderful lady! Let us know if we can do anything for you! Love, Lynn Chafin
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January 21, 2011
Renee and Michelle, My deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family in the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet lady and will be missed by her ACE family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Gert Keeler Adult Center for Enrichment-Bardolph
Marvette Humphries-White
January 19, 2011
Hello i am a distant friend of Edward Vaughan, sorry for your lose and you and your family is in my prayers. Friends always, Marvette Humphries-White
Roslyn Carraway-Carver
January 19, 2011
Ms. Nettie Vaughan was a kind and loving soul. She stood strong in her faith and she loved her family dearly. I will always have fond memories of you, Ms. Vaughan. My deepest sympathy...
Kimberly Stewart
January 19, 2011
Nettie Vaughan was one of the kindest, sweetest, & spiritually stongest woman I have ever met. She will be greatly missed and forever loved by her loyal family and friends.
Love always, Kimberly Stewart & Boys
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