Melissa Kay Vaughn, 58, passed away peacefully Wednesday February 8, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by her husband and children. Melissa was born in Wichita, KS to Theodore Loudenback and Mary Slagle. She was the second youngest child in a family of five girls. Melissa met her soulmate, David Vaughn, in Lawrence, KS at their place of work. Together, they had two beautiful children, a daughter Mariah Kathryn and a son David Elliot. She worked as a florist and homemaker. Melissa, will always be remembered for her full of life personality. Her favorite past times were dancing, singing, gardening, and cooking. She had an incredible love for animals and nature. Butterflies were an important symbol in her life, and something she held very close to her heart. Melissa loved her children deeply, and was so incredibly proud of all their accomplishments. Her daughter, Mariah, will graduate in May with her Doctor of Physical Therapy. Elliot, her son, is a deputy sheriff in Shawnee County, KS. She looked forward to being a loving grandmother.
Melissa was preceded in death by her father, mother, and sister. She is survived by her husband, two children, and three sisters. She also leaves behind nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved cats and dog.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18th at Central United Methodist Church, 1501 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS. The service will be followed by a gathering that will include lots of love, laughter, and sharing of stories.
Condolences and flowers may be sent to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. www.rumsey-yost.com
I was so saddened and shocked to hear of Melissa’s passing. My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to you Dave, Mariah and Elliot.
On behalf of the men and women of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office we wish to express our deepest condolences to the Vaughn family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. God Bless
David, Mariah and Elliott, I am so sorry for your loss. Missy was an amazing, thoughtful women. I believe this last year was such a happy time for her and now she rest in the arms of the Savior.
Dave, Mariah, and Elliot, I am so sorry to hear about Melissa! I will keep all of you in my prayers! Hugs to you all!
My thoughts are with you David and the kids. I remember when we all worked together at Dillons together.
RIP, Melissa. Still remember when you were born, we were neighbors at the time.
RIP Melissa!
Prayers to the family
RIP Melissa sorry and prayers to family!
Rest in peace
Rest In Peace Melissa We love I and will missed u a lot u nice Missy god will be with u