Maurine Harville Vaughn took her first breath of life on October 20, 1936. Eighty-eight years later, on February 2, 2025, she took her final breath on earth—seven years after the loss of her beloved husband, Gardner Vaughn. As a young girl, Maurine attended Simpson High School before matriculating at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It was during her time at NSU that she met and wed the love of her life—her music man. Maurine and Gardner were married for 63 years. The Lord blessed their union with three children, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Maurine took her vocation as a housewife and mother seriously. She understood that a woman’s role in the home was a high calling, and she excelled in every aspect of her work. She had a flair for sewing and enjoyed sharing her skill with others. A talented pianist, she blessed many churches with her gift. Maurine was happiest when all her children and grandchildren were gathered around her table for family meals. However, her deepest joy was found in her relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Passionate about God’s Word, she spent countless hours studying and teaching others the truths she discovered. She gave selflessly of her time, energy, prayers, and resources, always encouraging others in their walk with the Lord.
Maurine Vaughn was preceded in death by her parents, E.L. and Willie Harville; her sister, Janie Leudecke Riley; her half-brother, Jimmy Harville; her husband, Gardner Vaughn; and her granddaughter, Hope Vaughn. Those left to honor her legacy include her sister, Judy Curcio; her children, Christie Smith, Jennifer Estes (JB Estes), and Brady Vaughn (Sylvia Vaughn); and her grandchildren, Aimee Frost, Adam Vaughn, Leigha Wise, Katelyn Arboleda, Johnathan Bolton, Melissa Estes, Faith Wolff, and Emma Vaughn. Her great-grandchildren include Braxton Frost, Alexandra Frost, Maddox Frost, Adriana Wise, Alicia Wise, Alaina Wise, Annalyn Wise, Luis Arboleda III, and Georgia Wolff
In accordance with Maurine’s wishes, all are invited to join her family for a graveside memorial service on February 7, 2025, at 12:30 PM at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 3348 University Parkway, Leesville, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Maurine's memory to Voices of the Martyrs at www.persecution.com or by calling 1-800-747-0085.
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7
Feb
3348 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
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3348 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
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