Susan B. Vaughn

Susan B. Vaughn obituary, Metairie, LA

Susan B. Vaughn

Susan Vaughn Obituary

Visit the Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery - Metairie website to view the full obituary.
Susan B. Vaughn passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Julia Morales Gauthreaux; her grandfather, Lester Gauthreaux; her mother, Lois Carmouche; her father, Edward Beasley; and her brother, Donald Carmouche Sr. She is survived by her siblings: Sandra B. Watts, Carol B. Buckelew, and Danny Carmouche. She is also survived by Diane G. Rodriguez and numerous cousins as well as her dear friend, Nancy Aloisio.

Susan was born in New Orleans, LA on September 18, 1950 and was a resident of Kenner, LA. She retired from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals after 38 years of service.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive Metairie LA 70001 on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with a Mass starting at 11:00 am followed by inurnment. To order flowers or offer condolences, please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.
Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery - Metairie

4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001

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