Evelyne Vaughan Obituary Evelyne Gillette Vaughan November 16, 1927 － June 24, 2024 Franklin － Evelyne Gillette Vaughan, 96, passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born in Southampton County on November 16, 1927 to Ryland W. and Lucy Saunders Gillette and was the widow of C. Linwood Vaughan after 49 years of marriage. She was a retired certified dental assistant and office manager. She was a charter member of Franklin Presbyterian Church, where she served faithfully in many aspects of its ministry. Evelyne dearly loved her church and church family and in 2002, received an Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women USA for her exemplary service. She served on the First Advisory Board, starting Christian Women‚Äôs Club in Franklin in 1982 and was actively involved until it disbanded in 2008. She was a member of Franklin Women‚Äôs Club, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Southampton Historical Society, and former member and volunteer for 30 years of Southampton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was also interested and active in most community services, hoping to make a difference. Evelyne always had a thirst for learning, and therefore was an avid reader. She researched her paternal heritage back to the first Gillettes to enter America in 1630, and was especially proud to become a registered family member of the Gillette State Park and castle in East Haddam, CT. Evelyne once remarked she had loved music since she heard the first note, and danced since she could move her feet. She was always into fashion and enjoyed amateur modeling for many years. Evelyne‚Äôs love for her family and many friends was exceeded only by their gift of love in return. In her last years with limited mobility to socialize, she read countless books, thanks to Librarian, Denise, and friends. It brought her much joy and knowledge. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and sisters Mary G. Whitley, Anne G. Cross, brother Joseph E. Gillette, beloved daughter Cynthia V. Jarvis, son-in-law J. Martin Jarvis, and a very special, caring friend, Sam Butler, Jr. Survivors include beloved son Glenn T. Vaughan, sister Ryland G. Newsome, three grandsons James M. Jarvis, Jr. (Ashley), Jason T. Jarvis (April), and Kevin V. Jarvis, one great-grandson Evan Taylor Jarvis, five great-granddaughters Evelyne, Danielle, Sadie, Kollyn, and Jolie, a devoted sister-in-law Clara T. Gillette, nieces and nephews, also a most loving and caring "daughter-in-heart," Vivian Christie, and dear friend Antionette Joyner. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorial donations may be made to Franklin Presbyterian Church, 405 Lee Street, Franklin, VA or Franklin Cooperative Ministry, PO Box 1214, Franklin, VA. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jun. 25, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Evelyne-Vaughan 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/evelyne-vaughan-obituary?id=55428866 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Evelyne Gillette Vaughan, a lifelong Franklin resident, passed away at 96. She was a devoted member of Franklin Presbyterian Church and received an Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women USA in 2002. Evelyne was actively involved in the community, serving on the First Advisory Board and starting the Christian Women's Club in Franklin in 1982. She was an avid reader, researching her paternal heritage back to the first Gillettes who entered America in 1630. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A memorial service for Evelyne Gillette Vaughan was held at a later date. Memorial donations were made to Franklin Presbyterian Church or Franklin Cooperative Ministry. ## The Edited Obituary Evelyne Gillette Vaughan 16 November 1927 - 24 June 2024 Franklin - Evelyne Gillette Vaughan, 96, passed away on 24 June 2024. She was born in Southampton County on 16 November 1927 to Ryland W. and Lucy Saunders Gillette and was the widow of C. Linwood Vaughan after 49 years of marriage. She was a retired certified dental assistant and office manager. She was a charter member of Franklin Presbyterian Church, where she served faithfully in many aspects of its ministry. Evelyne dearly loved her church and church family and in 2002, received an Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women USA for her exemplary service. She served on the First Advisory Board, starting Christian Women's Club in Franklin in 1982 and was actively involved until it disbanded in 2008. She was a member of Franklin Women's Club, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Southampton Historical Society, and former member and volunteer for 30 years of Southampton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was also interested and active in most community services, hoping to make a difference. Evelyne always had a thirst for learning, and therefore was an avid reader. She researched her paternal heritage back to the first Gillettes to enter America in 1630, and was especially proud to become a registered family member of the Gillette State Park and castle in East Haddam, CT. Evelyne once remarked she had loved music since she heard the first note, and danced since she could move her feet. She was always into fashion and enjoyed amateur modeling for many years. Evelyne's love for her family and many friends was exceeded only by their gift of love in return. In her last years with limited mobility to socialize, she read countless books, thanks to Librarian, Denise, and friends. It brought her much joy and knowledge. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and sisters Mary G. Whitley, Anne G. Cross, brother Joseph E. Gillette, beloved daughter Cynthia V. Jarvis, son-in-law J. Martin Jarvis, and a very special, caring friend, Sam Butler, Jr. Survivors include beloved son Glenn T. Vaughan, sister Ryland G. Newsome, three grandsons James M. Jarvis, Jr. (Ashley), Jason T. Jarvis (April), and Kevin V. Jarvis, one great-grandson Evan Taylor Jarvis, five great-granddaughters Evelyne, Danielle, Sadie, Kollyn, and Jolie, a devoted sister-in-law Clara T. Gillette, nieces and nephews, also a most loving and caring "daughter-in-heart," Vivian Christie, and dear friend Antionette Joyner. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorial donations may be made to Franklin Presbyterian Church, 405 Lee Street, Franklin, VA or Franklin Cooperative Ministry, PO Box 1214, Franklin, VA. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Evelyne Gillette Vaughan | |---------|------------------------------------------| | Age | 96 years | | Birth | 16 November 1927; Southampton County, VA | | Death | 24 June 2024; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------| | Evelyne Gillette Vaughan | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | C. Linwood Vaughan | Predeceased Spouse | --- | | Ryland W. Gillette | Parent | Southampton County, VA | | Lucy Saunders Gillette | Parent | Southampton County, VA | | Glenn T. Vaughan | Child | Unknown | | Cynthia V. Jarvis | Predeceased Child | --- | | J. Martin Jarvis | Predeceased Child-in-law | --- | | James M. Jarvis, Jr. | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ashley Jarvis | Grandchild-in-law | Unknown | | Jason T. Jarvis | Grandchild | Unknown | | April Jarvis | Grandchild-in-law | Unknown | | Kevin V. Jarvis | Grandchild | Unknown | | Evan Taylor Jarvis | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Evelyne Jarvis | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Danielle Jarvis | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Sadie Jarvis | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Kollyn Jarvis | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Jolie Jarvis | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Ryland G. Newsome | Sibling | Unknown | | Mary G. Whitley | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Anne G. Cross | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Joseph E. Gillette | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Clara T. Gillette | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Vivian Christie | Daughter-in-heart | Unknown | | Antionette Joyner | Friend | Unknown | | Sam Butler, Jr. | Predeceased Friend | --- | ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |--------------|-----------------------------------|--------------|--------| | Franklin, VA | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 25 June 2024 | --- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Evelyne Gillette Vaughan was a lifelong resident of Franklin, Virginia. 2. She was a retired certified dental assistant and office manager. 3. Evelyne was a charter member of Franklin Presbyterian Church and served faithfully in many aspects of its ministry. 4. She received an Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women USA in 2002 for her exemplary service. 5. Evelyne served on the First Advisory Board and started the Christian Women's Club in Franklin in 1982. 6. She was a member of Franklin Women's Club, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Southampton Historical Society, and former member and volunteer for 30 years of Southampton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. 7. Evelyne was an avid reader and researched her paternal heritage back to the first Gillettes who entered America in 1630. 8. She was especially proud to become a registered family member of the Gillette State Park and castle in East Haddam, Connecticut. 9. Evelyne enjoyed music, dancing, and fashion, and participated in amateur modeling for many years.