JoNell VaughanMay 24, 1934 - August 1, 2018

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Celebrating the Life of

JoNell VaughanSaturday, August 4, 2018 2:00 p.m.

Broussard’s ChapelSilsbee, Texas

Reverend Earl Crawford

“When I Get Where I’m Going”by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton

Obituary and Opening Prayer

Family Reflections

“The Blood”Dr. Pam Thomas, soloist

Message of Comfort

Closing Prayer

“Beulah Land”Sue Burt, soloist

Eastern Star Service

“Amazing Grace”Steve Harris, musician

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JoNell Vaughn, 84, of Silsbee, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018, peacefully at her son’s house in Newton County. She was born on May 24, 1934, in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, to Sarah Marshall Smith and Floyd Smith.

JoNell was a very strong and faithful Christian lady. She was a member of Caney Head Assembly of God and was very active in her church, teaching Sunday School classes and attending Women’s Ministry. JoNell retired from Lamar University where she taught Cosmetology. She also taught at several of the

local Cosmetology Schools around the Beaumont area.

She was a twenty years member of The Order of the Eastern Star. JoNell was initiated on January 13, 1998, at Silsbee Chapter, #298 where she served as Worthy Matron in 2002-2003 and again in 2010-2011. JoNell enjoyed attending meetings and was well loved by her Eastern Star sisters and brothers.

JoNell loved her family and was the happiest when they were around. She also fostered around twenty teenage girls, teaching them good values and the love of Jesus. She loved all these girls and treated them as family.

Survivors include her husband, Austin Vaughan; children, Donovan Keith Maloy, Jr. and his wife, Robbie, of Mauriceville; Terryl Lynn Maloy of Silsbee; Kathleen Maloy Stutz and her husband, Philip, of Mauriceville; step-children, Curt Vaughan; Tim Vaughan; and Sharon Tremper of Kerrville; sister, Mary Dee Amend of Soper, Oklahoma; brother, Jarvis Smith of Caddo, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Trey Maloy, Amy Howard, Kristi Bond, Courtney Maloy, David Maloy, Caitlyn Wickersham, Alexandra Stutz, Tina McKay, Shane Bartell, Dustin Bartell, Blair Bartell, Angie Vaughan, Trisha Vaughan Gillis, Kelsie Vaughan, Devon Vaughan, Colton Vaughan, Kimberly Vaughan Kimm, Ashley Paige, Cullen Paige, and Cameron Vaughan; great-grandchildren, Hunter Maloy, Madison Maloy, Jodee Maloy, Vivienne Bond, George Bond, Henry Bond, Cassidy Howard, Zelda Wickersham, Annabell Bartell, Brady Bartell, Thomas Kimm, Stephen Gillis, and Scarlett Paige; her special children, Destiny Jasso, Tierney Lyons Harris, and Laticia Perez; and godchild, Tyler Thomas. She is preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Joshua Stutz.

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Our Mother’s Crown

Heaven lit up with a mighty presence, as the Angels all looked down.Today the Lord was placing the jewels into my mother’s crown.

He held up a golden crown, as my darling mother looked on.He said in His gentle voice, “I will now explain each one.”

“The first gem,” He said, “is Ruby, and it’s for endurance alone,For all the nights you waited up for your children to come home.”

“An Emerald, I’ll place by the Ruby, for leading your child in the right way.For teaching them the lessons, that made them who they are today.”

“For always being right there, through all life’s important events,I give you a Sapphire stone, for the time and love you spent.”

“For untying the strings that held them, when they grew up and left home.I give you this one for courage.” Then the Lord added a Garnet stone.

“I’ll place a stone of Amethyst,” He said, “For all the times your spent on your knees,

When you asked if I’d take care of your children, and then for having faith in Me.”

“I have a Pearl for every little sacrifice that you made without them knowing.

For all the times you went without, to keep them happy, healthy, and growing.”

“And last of all I have a Diamond, the greatest one of all,For sharing unconditional love whether they were big or small.”

“It was your love that helped them grow, feeling safe and happy and proud.A love so strong and pure it could shift the darkest cloud.”

After the Lord placed the last jewel in, He said, “Your crown is now complete,

You’ve earned your place in Heaven with your children at your feet.”

We love you mom,Keith, Terry, and Kathi

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Please sign JoNell’s guest book and share your memories at www.broussards1889.com

“…as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

~ Joshua 24:15

PallbearersDavid Maloy

Hunter MaloyPhilip Stutz

Keith Maloy, Jr.Trey Maloy

Rosse Wickersham

IntermentR.S. Farmer Memorial Park

Silsbee, Texas