Sandra Kay Payseur Vaughan, 78, passed away on April 8, 2018. She was born January 20, 1940 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, the eldest child of Arthur Waldo Payseur and Gladys Carpenter Payseur. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Vaughan, her parents and her brother Pat. She is survived by her daughter Dale Elizabeth Vaughan, her brother Douglas Payseur and his wife Brenda, and her sister Gayle Payseur Jonas and husband Vernon. She is missed terribly by her faithful companion Manning who provided her with much comfort before her death.
Always one to light up a room, Sandra was a longtime resident of Charlotte. Constantly covered in glue and finger paint “Ms. Sandra” taught preschool to innumerable children at Myers Park Methodist and Sardis Presbyterian Church. Watching a two-year old learn colors and hearing a four-year-old recite wobbly ABCs was Ms. Sandra’s pride and joy. She was fortunate to be considered a second mother to so many in her life and it brought her much joy to celebrate the wonderful events in their lives as “her children” grew up.
When not making noodle necklaces, Sandra could be found rocking out at concerts. She and Dale (stalked) followed Bon Jovi (at least within the State of North Carolina) since 1989 and danced through at least eight of “Jon Bon’s” concerts (with the over-priced concert t-shirts as proof). Rick Springfield, Bryan Adams, Richard Marx, Pink, Bruno Mars, Keith Urban, among others, were also graced by their hoots and hollers.
Sandra and her husband attended Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years. Sandra was also a member at Myers Park Methodist. The family thanks everyone that kept Sandra in their prayers during her illness.
The family is grateful for the care provided to Sandra by Dr. Kathryn Mileham, M.D., and the nurses at the infusion center at Levine Cancer Institute (who played Bon Jovi at the center in her honor on April 9).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Carolinas HealthCare Foundation, 208 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203. Please specify for Sandra Vaughan and for Lung Cancer Research.
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