Glenda F. Vaughn, 81, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:04 AM, on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester.
On October 10, 1941, Glenda Faye Bailey was born in New Albany, MS. She was a treasured daughter of Pinson and Francis Crump Bailey. Growing up, she shared her childhood with two sisters and three brothers.
On August 13, 1957, Glenda and Jolly E. Vaughn were married in DeSoto County, Mississippi. They shared 65 years of life’s adventures. From their union came four beautiful daughters, Candy, Terry, Pamela and Kisia. Two more generations have been added to the family tree with the blessings of 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
As a bookkeeper, Glenda assisted Jolly with the accounts of the J.E. Vaughn Painting Service. To relax the Vaughn’s loved to take day trips on their burgundy Honda Goldwing. It was always the unexpected destinations that made the best memories. Grandma and Grandpa followed and supported all of the grandchildren’s music and academic competitions in school and sports activities, as their number one cheerleaders.
As a Mom and Grandma, Glenda was remembered for her delicious from scratch homemade banana pudding and pies, especially Chess and Pecan. She was an avid reader, enjoying Amish novels and Christian books. Glenda also liked to work word search puzzles.
Left to cherish Glenda's memory are three daughters: Terry Norrell and husband Kurt of Cuero, TX, Pamela G. Gagnon and husband Robert of Rochester, Kisia Ulery and husband Rod of Rochester; 15 grandchildren: Mark, Renee, Chad, Colton, Jamie, Joshua, Jonas, Sam, Andrea, Phillip, Ryan, Neal, Kyle, Kody, Allison; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Jeannie Burns of Georgetown; a brother, Earl Julian Adams of Georgia; two sisters-in-law: Linda Vaughn of Wilson, AR, Carol Vaughn of Rochester; two brothers-in-law: Billy Vaughn and wife Nadine “Dean” of Wilson AR, Gary Vaughn of Wilson, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Glenda in death are her parents; beloved husband Jolly February 11, 2023; daughter Candy Denny; sister, Sue Gast; and two brothers, James Adams and Bobby Bailey.
The family of Glenda F. and Jolly E. Vaughn will receive friends from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Monday, March 27, 2023 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.
A private family service will follow with Pastor Terry Baldwin officiating.
