Barbara Vaughan Obituary Barbara C. Vaughan November 15, 1942 - February 8, 2015 Barbara Cecile Vaughan, 72, of Midlothian, VA, died on February 8, 2015 at Beth Sholom Lifecare Community in Richmond. A retired information technology specialist for the Commonwealth of Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Louise Darden and Henry Cecil Vaughan of Franklin, VA. She was educated in the Franklin public schools and graduated from Westhampton College of the University of Richmond, where she served as class secretary. She remained active in Westhampton College Alumnae activities and reunion planning committees for many years. A lifelong member of Sycamore Baptist Church in Franklin, she loved knitting, genealogy research, spending time with family and friends, and traveling the world with her college friends known as The Girly Girls. She often said she had visited countries that she never thought she would see and developed many friendships during her journeys. Her family will miss the apple pies and old-fashioned cornbread which she made for every special occasion. Survivors include a sister, Martha V. Barnes of Franklin; two nieces, Rebecca B. Theuer (Stephen) of Richmond and Anne B. Eason (Paul) of Chesapeake; three great-nieces, Catherine and Emily Theuer and Kayleigh Eason; two great-nephews, William Theuer and Cole Eason; and a large extended family. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, February 12 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at Sycamore Baptist Church, 31120 Sycamore Church Road in Franklin, on Friday, February 13 at 11:00, followed by burial in Poplar Spring Cemetery and a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Franklin Cooperative Ministry, PO Box 1214, Franklin, VA 23851 or to American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2953397 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/barbara-vaughan-obituary?id=16373180 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/barbara-c-vaughan-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Barbara Cecile Vaughan, who passed away on 8 February 2015, was a retired IT specialist and a devoted member of Sycamore Baptist Church. She was known for her love of knitting, genealogy, and travel, leaving behind cherished memories for her family. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The family received visitors on 12 February 2015. Funeral services were held on 13 February 2015, followed by burial in Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, VA. ## The Edited Obituary Barbara C. Vaughan 15 November 1942 - 8 February 2015 Barbara Cecile Vaughan, 72, of Midlothian, VA, died on 8 February 2015 at Beth Sholom Lifecare Community in Richmond. A retired information technology specialist for the Commonwealth of Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Louise Darden and Henry Cecil Vaughan of Franklin, VA. She was educated in the Franklin public schools and graduated from Westhampton College of the University of Richmond, where she served as class secretary. She remained active in Westhampton College Alumnae activities and reunion planning committees for many years. A lifelong member of Sycamore Baptist Church in Franklin, she loved knitting, genealogy research, spending time with family and friends, and traveling the world with her college friends known as The Girly Girls. She often said she had visited countries that she never thought she would see and developed many friendships during her journeys. Her family will miss the apple pies and old-fashioned cornbread which she made for every special occasion. Survivors include a sister, Martha V. Barnes of Franklin; two nieces, Rebecca B. Theuer (Stephen) of Richmond and Anne B. Eason (Paul) of Chesapeake; three great-nieces, Catherine and Emily Theuer and Kayleigh Eason; two great-nephews, William Theuer and Cole Eason; and a large extended family. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, 12 February from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at Sycamore Baptist Church, 31120 Sycamore Church Road in Franklin, on Friday, 13 February at 11:00, followed by burial in Poplar Spring Cemetery and a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Franklin Cooperative Ministry, PO Box 1214, Franklin, VA 23851 or to American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Barbara Cecile Vaughan | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 72 years | | Birth | 15 November 1942; Franklin, VA | | Death | 8 February 2015; Midlothian, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|----------------| | Barbara Cecile Vaughan | Decedent | Midlothian, VA | | Martha V. Barnes | Sister | Franklin, VA | | Rebecca B. Theuer | Niece | Richmond, VA | | Anne B. Eason | Niece | Chesapeake, VA | | Catherine Theuer | Great-niece | Unknown | | Emily Theuer | Great-niece | Unknown | | Kayleigh Eason | Great-niece | Unknown | | William Theuer | Great-nephew | Unknown | | Cole Eason | Great-nephew | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Barbara Vaughan was a retired information technology specialist for the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2. She was educated in the Franklin public schools and graduated from Westhampton College of the University of Richmond. 3. Barbara served as class secretary at Westhampton College and remained active in alumnae activities and reunion planning committees for many years. 4. She was a lifelong member of Sycamore Baptist Church in Franklin. 5. Barbara enjoyed knitting, genealogy research, and traveling with her college friends known as The Girly Girls. 6. She often expressed her joy in visiting countries she never thought she would see and developed many friendships during her travels. 7. Her family fondly remembered her apple pies and old-fashioned cornbread, which she made for every special occasion.