Celebrating the life of
Shirley Gardner Vaughn
February 24, 1935 - October 25, 2019
Shirley Gardner Vaughn passed peacefully at home under Hospice care on October 25, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lee County, South Carolina on February 24, 1935, to Margaret Hill and J.M. Gardner.
She was a graduate of the Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Columbia, South Carolina. She was an avid Duplicate Bridge player achieving the rank of Silver Life Master. She was also a certified director and teacher. She was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
Shirley is survived by her husband James C. Vaughn, Sr.; son, James C. Vaughn, Jr. (Melissa); daughters: Pamela V. Mizell (Neil) and Amelia A. Vaughn, granddaughter Katlyn Elizabeth Vaughn and special friend Debra Morrell. The family thanks Vickie’s Helping Hands and her girls for their excellent care and support.
A memorial service will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at 4 p.m. with the Reverend Donald A. Woeltjen officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice or the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Mrs Vaughn, who always insisted on me calling her Shirley, was one of the most influential people in my life. I will never forget her kind and gentle nature. She and Mr. Vaughn always welcomed me into their home. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
- Tina Davis Fischlin , ,
I have know Shirley for forty years and she was one of the first to welcome me into the local Duplicate bridge community. She was one of the warmest, caring, most sincere persons that I’ve ever met. She worked tirelessly to promote bridge and to improve the spirits of bridge players when they were down or ill. Shirley loved and cared for her family and home even more than she did for here friends. She will be missed by all who ever came in contact with her.
- Brent Anthony, Savannah, Ga
Mrs Vaughn, who always insisted on me calling her Shirley, was one of the most influential people in my life. I will never forget her kind and gentle nature. She and Mr. Vaughn always welcomed me into their home. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
- Tina Davis Fischlin , ,
I have know Shirley for forty years and she was one of the first to welcome me into the local Duplicate bridge community. She was one of the warmest, caring, most sincere persons that I’ve ever met. She worked tirelessly to promote bridge and to improve the spirits of bridge players when they were down or ill. Shirley loved and cared for her family and home even more than she did for here friends. She will be missed by all who ever came in contact with her.
- Brent Anthony, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
