Margaret Paradise “Auntie” Vaughn Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Margaret Paradise “Auntie” Vaughn

Funeral service for Margaret Vaughn, 74, of Loachapoka, AL, will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2 Day Lily Street, Loachapoka, AL, 36865 with interment in Pine Level Cemetery, 4650 Arrow Head Road, Loachapoka, AL, 36865, Reverend Anthony Shealey will officiate.

Ms. Vaughn, who passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama, was born May 31, 1950, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, October 25, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Ms. Vaughn will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

She leaves to cherish her memory: two children, Angela (Keldrick) Hill of Auburn, AL and Wandrey Vaughn of Loachapoka, AL; five grandchildren, Desminique (Keith) Rowell of Auburn, AL, Quintesha Vaughn (Danny Dorn) of Notasulga, AL, Shawndria Calloway of Montgomery, AL, Leshawn Calloway and Derrion Calloway both of Loachapoka, AL; two bonus granddaughters, Tegra Jointer of Loachapoka, AL and Jennifer Mack of Fort Moore, GA; six great-grandchildren, Kayden Parra of Auburn, AL, Kingston Dorn of Notasulga, AL, Kayleigh Rowell, Keith Rowell, Jr., Zakarious Rowell all of Auburn, AL and Jordan Rowell of Opelika, AL; two great-great grandchildren, Zai’n Rowell and Z’iel Rowell; three brothers, Hosea (Lizzie) Paradise, Sr., of Waterbury, CT, Tommy (Marquetta) Paradise and William Paradise both of Loachapoka, AL; four sisters, Mary (Roy Lee) Hawkins of Belle Mina, AL, Barbara (Robert) Rice of Decatur, AL, Jacqueline Jackson and Caroline (Lorenza) Pendleton both of Auburn, AL; special cousin, Minnie Black of Loachapoka, AL; two special friends, Katie Bass and Arthurine Dowdell both of Loachapoka, AL; two sisters in Christ, Mary Davis and Carrie Combs; a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Paula Staten sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Margaret Paradise “Auntie” Vaughn - October 23, 2024

Sending our condolences!!! Praying for strength in this sorrowful time!! RIP Margaret! The Pendleton Siblings (Minnie,Paula,Henry)

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Angela Hill sent Blessings Bouquet for Margaret Paradise “Auntie” Vaughn - October 23, 2024

We want to thank you momma for a job well done. We will miss you.

Aunt Margaret will be missed, I'm glad we got to have those phone conversations and I got to know you more... Love your niece Rebekah Paradise

We all enjoyed her bright smile all those years cross that road, great friendship, family, mom & grandmother to us all, we will miss her. Our deepest condolences to the Paradise Family. God Bless. Mary, Caleb, Christopher, Cheryl...Thomas Family. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted (Matt. 5:4).

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My Condolences to the Paradise family. Praying for healing and Comfort to the family. Ella Pitts and Anteneria Pearson🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

We are saddened to hear of the passing of our Dear Sister in Christ Margaret Paradise Vaughn. We are praying for comfort and peace for your Family during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland

Condolences and prayers to the Family. May his peace be with U all until we meet Margaret, again. Dea.Moses & Sonjia Thomas

Deepest condolences are with as you go through this difficult time. God will never leave you nor forsake you. Our prayers are with you. Minister George and Mary Wilson.

You told me not to cry, but I've cried a river. How could I not? You were our EVERYTHING. We NEVER went without. I'm glad you raised me to be caring like you. I made you a promise that I will now walk in your shoes. I'll take care of our fam like you used to do. I love you momma.

My prayers to the paradise family from the Canada family sharing alwhere deepest condolences

Grandma, I will forever cherish the time we spent together and the memories that we shared! You were the best grandma that anyone could ever could have asked for. We will forever miss you, MaMa!
Desminique, Kayleigh, Keith Sr. , Keith Jr. Rowell and Kayden Parra

Rest in Peace Miss Margaret You will truly be missed. My condolences to the family Love New York.

My friend you will be miss 😭 My condolences to my family Katie Bass

To my beautiful family, my condolence goes out to you. She will be missed. And her beautiful smile. All ways having me laughing on phone I will miss her. To my beautiful family, keep your head up be strong Much Love, Deborah Bass Gainesville, Florida

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Margaret Paradise" Auntie" Vaughn.. Bev Sullivan and family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

❤️❤️❤️❤️Pastor Anthony Shealey & the entire MTZBC and The Family Enrichment Center of Loachapoka sends our condolences prayers & love

With deepest sympathy to the Paradise family sorry for your loss Jacqueline Ware

I thank Jesus that I was there, when my Cuz Margaret needed me. I know she is in a better place. I am going to miss her and all the things we shared in our life tines.

Our Condolences To The Paradise Family. Constance Echols&Family

My Condolences to the family

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