Ms. Kristie Lynn Vaughn

Ms. Kristie Lynn Vaughn obituary

Ms. Kristie Lynn Vaughn

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Kristie Vaughn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pruitt Funeral Home - Royston on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Ms. Kristie Lynn Vaughn, 60, of Royston, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at St. Mary's Healthcare System in Athens, GA.

Ms. Vaughn was born in Toccoa, GA, on March 26, 1965, daughter of the late Kenneth Rudeseal and the late Linda Peeples Rudeseal. She was a homemaker and member of Lift Worship.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Rudeseal; and a grandson, Maddox Vaughn.

Survivors include sons, Jonathan Massey (Samantha) of Elberton, GA and Matthew Massey (Brandi) of Winterville, GA; daughter, Kelsey Vaughn (Brandon Fleeman) of Canon, GA; sister, Denise Woodall of Royston, GA; grandchildren, Justin Massey, Jessica Massey, Jaelyn Massey, Landon Carey, Aleigha Stoyle, Mason Harper, Isaiah Kotal, Hudson Vaughn, Branyen McBath, Javen McBath, Olivia McBath, Shane Wilson, and Kendra Wilson.

Funeral services for Ms. Vaughn will be held in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Thomas officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until funeral hour on Monday afternoon. During other times, the family will be at their respective homes.

Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.

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47 Franklin Springs Street

P.O. Box 465, Royston, GA 30662

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4:00 p.m.

Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel

47 Franklin Springs Street, Royston, GA 30662

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