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Norma Vaughn Obituary
Princeton, WV - Norma Jean (James) Vaughn, 89, of Princeton, WV passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born in Nauvoo (renamed West Portsmouth), OH August 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Hansford Harold and Oakie (Howard) James. Norma resided in Marion, OH prior to moving to Princeton in 2013. Norma was a licensed beautician and partnered with her husband to manage their restaurant, retail, and real estate businesses. She enjoyed her role as the family matriarch and cherished her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Elwood Vaughn, Senior; her son, Elwood "Wood" Vaughn, Junior; four sisters, Mary Loper, Patsy "Patty" Gabbard, Virginia "Jenny" Patton, and Ida "Lou" Joseph; and three brothers, Wade James, Harry James, and Harold James. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn "Kathy" Craven and her husband, Robert; loving daughter-in-law Janet Helmick Painter and her husband, John; three grandchildren, Seth Vaughn and his wife, Ashley; Evangeline "Evan" Painter and her husband, Nathan; Miles Vaughn and his wife, Chelsea; six great-grandchildren, Kathryn "Katy" Vaughn, Andrew "Andy" Vaughn, Abigail "Abby" Painter, Jamison "Kaz" Vaughn, Jonathan "Jon" Painter, and Benjamin "Ben" Painter; two sisters, Cynthia "Jackie" Evans and Deborah "Debbie" Maese; and a brother, William "Bo" James. A private family visitation and sharing is scheduled for May 15, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton. Norma will join Elwood at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. For your safety and the safety of others, all COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control, Governor's Office, and local Health Department will be strictly observed, including social distancing and wearing masks. Online condolences and a live streaming of the visitation are available at www.seaverfuneralservice.com.
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Harry Paul
May 16, 2021
RIP Norma! God Bless!!!!!
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Janet James
May 15, 2021
I have loved Norma "Newt" as my boys and I called her; for many years!! She was more like a sister to me!! Never did I feel unwelcome at her home. When she lived in Marion, I drove many times there. If I had someone to drive me this morning, I would have been there today with Janet, her grandchildren whom she loved so very much!! RIP my dear sweet "Sis" Love & miss you always.
Nancy Rigsby
May 15, 2021
Such a Beautiful Aunt always so positive in everything she did My mother her Sister Louise loved her dearly looked to her as a older sister with so much respect always said she was like a mother to her Aunt you will be missed by all who knew you and loved you your niece Nancy
Jerry and Debra Hickman
May 14, 2021
We offer our sincerest sympathy on the passing of Norma. She was a strong, determined, loving woman. Please know that we are praying for peace and comfort for the entire family, especially for Kathy and Bob. May the wonderful memories you have help to brighten the difficult days ahead. We know that Norma is free from this earthly body and is in the presence of our Lord. Sending love, Jerry and Debra Hickman
Jim & Bernie Cornett
May 13, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Norma was a wonderful person. She was always special to Kathryn and I, we enjoyed many trips with her. Thanks to Bob and Kathy who let us tag along on their trip to Europe and Hawaii with Norma and Elwood. Love to all the family, Jim, Bernie and Kathryn
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