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2021
Bette Vaughan Obituary
Louisville - Bette Blakemore Knose Vaughan, age 89, passed away on July 30, 2021, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY. Bette was born on March 25, 1932, in La Grange, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albion and Maxine (Dollahan) Blakemore, and by her son, Kenneth Ryon. She is survived by her husband, Edgar Vaughan III; her brother, Richard Blakemore of Grundy, VA; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Ryon of Seminole, FL; her 4 stepsons and their spouses, Edgar (Rosemary) Vaughan of Dallas, GA; Mark (Donna) Vaughan of La Mirada, CA; David (Julia) Vaughan of Louisville, KY; Doug (Ruth Ann) Vaughan of Forest, VA; 12 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren.
Bette graduated from then Shelbyville High School in 1950, and from Transylvania University in 1954. She spent nearly 30 years as an elementary school teacher in Ohio and Kentucky public schools before retiring in the mid-1980's. She was a member of Shelbyville First Christian Church in Shelbyville, First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville, and Springdale Presbyterian Church in Louisville.
Per her wishes, there will be no memorial service. There will be a family gathering at a future date. Expressions of sympathy or memorial gifts can be made to the Mountain Mission School in Grundy, VA (where her brother Richard serves) at www.mmskids.org/donate . Please visit www.neptunesociety.com/location/louisville-cremation to view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family.
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Adam Moore
September 30, 2021
Ms. Vaughan was a valued member of our community at the Forum, along with her husband, and I am truly grateful that I had the chance to know her and serve her. She was a kind and wonderful lady. On behalf of those of us at the Forum, I am so sorry for your loss. She will be fondly remembered by me and by all of us.
Dr. Betty Ann Kaspar
August 8, 2021
Bette was a dear friend of mine when we both were growing up in Shelbyville, along with her cousin, the late Jane Blakemore. I first met Bette at a pre-school when she was about three! I have many fond memories of all the "play houses" we put together in sheds, etc. Sadly, I lost track of her when I moved out of state as an adult. My condolences to her family.
Peck, Margie and Jack
August 1, 2021
Doug-we are saddened to hear of your mother's passing. Looks like she was quite a lady. Hope to see you guys soon.
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