Vera Vaughn Obituary
Vera was born on June 26, 1929 in Keego Harbor, Michigan to Elbert Lee and Nellie Stinson Scroggins Wright. She spent her life in Harrisburg and graduated from Harrisburg Township High School.
On June 15, 1952 she married Lowell Edward Vaughn of Harrisburg and to this union one daughter was born, Lisa Jo Vaughn.
Vera spent more than 30 years working for the Shawnee National Forest Supervisors Office in Harrisburg. She held the position of purchasing agent at the time of her retirement. After retirement she made many new friends working at Myrons on the square in Harrisburg.
Vera was a member of McKinley Avenue Baptist Church in Harrisburg and was active there until her health began to deteriorate.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa Jo and her sister Betty Lou (Wright) Young, both of Harrisburg.
She also leaves behind beloved nieces and nephews, Terri Smith of Peoria, AZ, Ron (Kim) Smith of Peoria AZ, Debbie (Bryce) Gibbs of Chico, CA, Julie Brown of Kansas City KS, Margaret Whitten of Joplin, MO and Don Carer of St. Louis, MO.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lowell and sisters Laura (Wright) James, Margaret (Scroggins) Schuerman, Barbara (Wright) Smith and brothers Benjamin Dallas Wright, Lester Leon Wright, John Harvey Wright and Wilburn E. Wright.
Funeral services and burial will be announced after the holidays. The J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home in Harrisburg is handling the arrangements.
To send flowers in memory of Vera June Vaughn, visit the
.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
211 N Jackson St, Harrisburg, IL 62946
Make a Donation
in Vera Vaughn's name
People and places connected with Vera
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Vera's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Vera Vaughn's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
