A graduate of Auburn High School and Rose State College, Oklahoma City, OK, she was an avid guitarist and animal activist, who loved life and her adorable children.
She leaves to cherish her memories, sons, Kayden McCarthy, and Thomas Vaccaro; mother, Camille (Buddy) Mayes; sister, Christine Dougherty; step father, Ronald Dougherty; grandfather, Noel (Cozy) Harper; special friend, Miguel Harris; and many cousins, relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her father, Thomas G. Vaccaro.
Memorial visitation, 1 to 4 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Memorials may be made to the family to further the education of Kayden and Thomas. Online condolences may be submitted at sunsetfhmemgardens.com