Marie Vaughn was born on September 11, 1934, to the late Rev. Claude and Clara (Taylor) Howze. Preceding her in death were her husband, Curtis L. Vaughn, Sr, three brothers, Claudie B, Jordon and Henry Howze; three sisters, Janie M. Moffett, Ruby D. Benson, and Katie Jones.

Marie loved God and was an active member at Resurrection Christian Baptist Church, where she served as mother of the church. As a member of the Resurrection Christian Baptist Church and Community choirs, she loved making a joyful sound unto God. She served Communion and on the Beautification Ministry. She was a member of Imperial Court Daughters of Isis Eastern Star, Sahara Court #9, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Marie cherished her family and loved spending time with them, as well. She also enjoyed working in retail for over forty years.

Marie departed this life on December 3, 2018, at Coastal Manor Nursing Home in Ludowici, Georgia.

Marie leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Curtis L. Vaughn, Jr. (Melanie) of Jesup, Georgia, and Kenneth M. Vaughn (Sitara) Douglasville, Georgia; one daughter, Glenda R. Leggett (Alfred) of Jesup, Georgia; two brothers, Willie Howze (Marie) of High Point, North Carolina, and Abe Howze of Erie Pennsylvania; three grandsons, Darrell R. Vaughn (Yannis) of Douglasville, Georgia, Derrius Vaughn of Atlanta, Georgia and Demarcus Vaughn of Augusta, Georgia; five great grandchildren, Brooklynn Vaughn, Cameron Vaughn, Nyla Vaughn, Bryan Leggett and Lance Seward; a dear friend and caregiver, Louise Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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