Shirley J. Vaughn, 87, of Springfield, died at 7:55 pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 10, 1926 in Springfield, to John G. and Marian L. Williams Starks. She married Robert W. Vaughn in 1964 and he preceded her in death on December 18, 2012.
Her parents; one son, Kurt Lee and one sister Marilyn Stubbs also preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter Debby (George R.) Davis of Springfield; one granddaughter, Libby (Matt) Clinton of New Mexico; three great grandchildren, Isabelle, Lauren and Hannah Clinton and one cousin, Mary Himstedt of Morrisonville.
Shirley was a member of Cherry Hills Baptist Church. She enjoyed Dominos, knitting, crocheting, bowling, gardening and spending time with her family.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Friday, February 22, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10 am, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Patzia officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League or to Cherry Hills Baptist Church
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George & Mary Jean Koch posted on 2/25/13
We were saddened to read of Shirley's passing. My wife was a good friend and they always celebrated their birthdays with lunch, and Mary Jean would come home and tell me how they laughed and laughed, and what a good time she had. Shirley and I were in the class of 1944 at Springfield High School, and also attended one classroom together, the subject of which I forget. Since we saw one another frequently walking our dogs on Andover Drive, we began exchanging birthday cards, and I remember one year she sent me a card that was far removed from my actual birthday, After that we always greeted one another with "Happy Birthday" when meeting on our walks. We were sorry when she and Bob left the neighborhood and tried to reach her at the retirement home but were unsuccessful due to security reasons. Anyway, it was fun while it lasted. Our condolences to the family, and to Shirley we say, "God Speed and Happy Birthday,"--maybe we'll see you on the other side.