Barbara Henley Gifford was born September 13, 1946 in Lessley, Mississippi and departed this life on April 17, 2018 in Harvey, Louisiana at the age 71. Her parents Odessa Henley Vaughn and Ruben Vaughn Sr. preceded her in death. Her paternal father Arthur Green Jr also preceded her in death.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend A. Butler. She continued to walk with God and studied His word and teachings. She always gave of herself to help others. She was the smiling proud Nanny and Tee Barbara to all of her nieces and nephews and was eager to spoil each of them.
She was employed by the U. S, Postal Service. She graduated from McDonogh 35 Senior High School and attended UNO.
She leaves to mourn her death, 2 sisters; Patrica Gail Vaughn and Tanya Vaughn Jones Richardson (Jimmie), 4 brothers: Barry Vaughn (Alice). Robert Vaughn (Cynthia), Ruben Vaughn Jr. (Adrain), and Darryl Vaughn (Susan). Nephews: Juan (Angela), Kye (Beatrice), and Robert (preceded in death); nieces: Keia (Terry), Falon, Shawanda, Shalonda (Ocie), Kimberly (Ronald), Keishea (Van), Robin, Kristi (Douglas), Brittanie and a host of great nieces, great nephews, family relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by grandparents: Robert and Fannie Henley, Carroll Sr., and Amelia Vaughn, Arthur Sr. and Annie Green; Brother-in-law Atwood O. Jones, Jr., nephew Robert Vaughn, Jr. and Elmer J. Gifford, III.
“WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY, THAT MEMORY BECOMES A “TREASURE”
Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, La. on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
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