Ruby LaVerne Vaughn Obituary (1923

Ruby LaVerne Vaughn, 100, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Carle BroMenn, in Normal, Illinois. She was born February 16, 1923, in El Paso, Illinois, to Eno and Katherine Bomgarden. She married Stanley "Gene" Vaughn February 24, 1943, at Farmer City United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Mansfield United Methodist Church. She sang in the adult choir and also led the children's choir. She was a member of the Kelso M. Garver Unit 650 American Legion Auxiliary, Mansfield. Ruby worked at People's restaurant in Farmer City where she met Gene. She worked at State Farm in Bloomington, Illinois, when Gene served in the Army. She was a housewife until 1966 when she started cooking at the Mansfield Elementary School and retired in 1986. She is fondly remembered for her cinnamon rolls by many former students. She is survived by three children, DJ Vaughn, Rantoul; Donna Huls, Champaign; and David Vaughn, Champaign. Other survivors include five grandchildren, Heidi (Dan Ervin) Zimmerman, Normal; Hayley (Harvey) Reynolds, Bloomington; Travis Vaughn, Savannah, GA; Rory Olson, Lake Mary, FL; Cody Vaughn, Lake Mary, FL. She also leaves behind 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, three sisters, and a stillborn son. Ruby's visitation will be held Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Mansfield United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM with services at 12:00 noon with Rev. Paula Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home of Mansfield, is assisting the family with arrangements. In remembrance of Ruby, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, any charitable donations be made to Mansfield United Methodist Church or Post 650 American Legion Auxiliary. We are so grateful she was able to celebrate her 100th birthday with family and friends.