Patricia L. Vaughn

Patricia L. Vaughn, 68, of Buffalo, died at 2:46 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at St. John's Hospital. Patricia was born March 13, 1946 in Springfield, the daughter of Marvin and Minnie Burt Watts. She married Michael A. Vaughn on August 25, 1964 in Brookline, MO. Patricia attended Lanphier High School. She was employed as a mill worker for Pillsbury for 18 years, but her true passion was cherishing her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and her beloved dog, T.J. She also enjoyed flower gardening and playing the domino game "Mexican Train." She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Martha Mrosko and Edith Callarman; and two brothers, James and Thomas Watts. She is survived by her husband, Michael Vaughn, Sr. of Buffalo; children, Patricia (Rick) Hagen of Springfield, Michael (Christy) Vaughn, Jr. of Springfield, Robin (Brian) Spencer of Pleasant Plains, and Brandy (Chris) Mikus of Buffalo; twelve grandchildren, Chelsea, Michael, III, Ashley, Baylee, Sean, Kaylee, Luke, Jake, Emillie, Malachi, Bryer, and Josie; one great-grandchild, Landon; siblings, Suzie Cundiff of Springfield, Linda (Denny) Watkins of Williamsville, Richard (Daryln) Watts of Petersburg, Arthur Watts, and Johnny (Linda) Watts, both of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Pastor Nathaniel Kern officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702.