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Celebrating the life of
Margaret Vaughn
May 02, 1923 - December 17, 2019
Margaret Vaughn, 96, died peacefully at her home in Savannah, Georgia on December 17th, 2019, attended by her family.
Margaret was born to James and Margaret Finlayson in Glasgow, Scotland in 1923. Known as Pearl, she served in the British Women’s Land Army during WWII, before obtaining an educational degree from Jordanhill College in Glasgow. She taught elementary school children in Glasgow before beginning extensive and lifelong travels around the world with her husband, Dr. John Vaughn. Margaret made Savannah her home in 1969, serving as a docent at Davenport House, and volunteered with the International Red Cross. She was active as a teacher of Scottish country dancing and a supporter of Scottish activities. She was predeceased by her husband, and is survived by sons Andrew Vaughn of Rochester, Minnesota, Duncan Vaughn of Savannah, and grandchildren Ian and Laura.
All services are private.
Margaret was a lovely person and she will be missed by many friends in Savannah and elsewhere. Thought of her often. Hester McDonald
- Hester McDonald, Savannah, GA
Margaret was a lovely person and she will be missed by many friends in Savannah and elsewhere. Thought of her often. Hester McDonald
- Hester McDonald, Savannah, GA
My heart goes out to you in the homegoing of your dear mother. She will ba greatly missed but always adored. Mother, the sweetest namein the English language. You are so very blessed and have honored her in every way.
- Bennie Williams, Savannah, Georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Services Will Be Private
