Rose Darlene Vaughan, 82, of Waco, crossed over to her heavenly home Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at a local hospital.
Graveside Service: 10AM Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Waco Memorial Park with Pastor Cyndi Abbe officiating.
Visitation: 6 to 8PM Friday, August 20, 2021 at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
The family asks those attending please follow standard COVID protocols during events.
Rose “Darlene” was born November 4, 1938 at home in Lorena to Sanford William Polk and Lydia Ling Polk. She attended Lorena and Waco schools, and after graduating from then Waco Technical School (later University High) she attended a secretarial course at 4C college.
Darlene married “a boy from church”, Vernon G. Vaughan, Jr. on June 20, 1957, and celebrated 48 years with him until his death in 2005. The two served at New Salem Baptist Church and the Buckner Boys Ranch before settling into their home church of over 40 years, Little Deer Creek Baptist in Lott. She experienced life as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, as well as working in the banking industry from which she retired in 2000. Then she took a position with the Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Waco, which was “the best job ever” working there 20 years.
Rose Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vernon G. Vaughan, Jr, and brother, Donald Polk.
Survivors include sons, Keith Vaughan and wife Lisa, and Kevin Vaughan and wife Melissa; granddaughter, Logan Vaughan Wilkins and husband Jason; grandsons, Kolby Vaughan and Seth Vaughan; great-grandson, Holden Wilkins; numerous step-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Erma Polk; nieces and nephew that have always been more than “in-laws” in her life as well as friends and family unnamed, but no less loved.
The family is grateful to Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital and Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospice for excellent care and concern.
Memorials may be made to Crossroads Fellowship Church, 405 Estates Dr. Waco, Texas.
Place of Service: Waco Memorial Park , 6623 S. IH-35; Robinson, TX 76706
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Keith & Kevin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Aunt Darlene will be missed dearly. Hugs and prayers for peace and comfort.
Love, Judy Snedeker
Loved Rose so much!!! I worked with her at the VA Regional Office for years. She was one of a kind!!! Funny, sassy, and the sweetest ever!!! So thankful I was blessed to know her❤ Rest in peace sweet Rose❤
Keith & Kevin,
So sorry for your loss. Andrea & I were glad we got to visit with her a couple years back to catch up with her.
Sending ♥ and prayers from your California cousins
David and I are so blessed that Darlene was part of our extended family. She was one of the most Godly women I know. She is now in Heaven with Vernon singing praises and she will forever be in our ♥️ hearts.
Love and condolences to all of you and your families.
Gaye and David Edwards
My condolences to Kevin and Keith. I worked with Rose at the VA Regional Office for 20 years. She was a wonderful and beautiful lady. She would help anyone, had a great sense of humor and a lot of spunk. She really loved her family. I will miss Rose., but I am so thankful I had a chance to work and know her. May she rest in peace. She will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolences to the family of my former VA teammate. Thank you for your service to Veterans, a high calling indeed.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rose at the VA Regional Office. Rose was always so sweet but sassy. I know she will be missed by all of her family and friends.