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Patricia Vaughan Obituary
Patricia Ann Vaughan, 70, of Van Buren passed away Nov. 30 2019. She was born Oct. 16, 1949, in Fort Smith to the late James and Dorothy (Stevenson) Schleiff. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith and a real estate agent.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gary Franklin Vaughan Sr.; and three brothers.
She is survived by a daughter, Cary Hale of Ardmore, Okla.; a son, Gary Franklin Vaughan Jr. of Van Buren; a sister, Barbara Lester of Fort Smith; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Family-held graveside memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Gracelawn Cemetery Pavilion. Cremation is under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith.
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Mike and Lisa Lawrence
December 6, 2019
We love you Aunt Pat and will see you in Heaven!
Bettye McKee
December 6, 2019
Pat, I loved you the first time we met and never stopped. You were my sister and my friend, and my life was blessed for having you in it.
johnnie petree
December 3, 2019
such a wonderful lady.. i was blessed to have had the opportunity to care for her during her time at Fianna Hills. her sense of humor was the best!! she will be greatly missed ♥
Stephanie Loring
December 3, 2019
We will miss you rip
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