Ella "Peggy" Vaughn

Mrs. Ella L. “Peggy” Vaughn, was born on December 26, 1934 in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late James and Lucille Lumford. Peggy also had a brother James A. “June” Lumford, Jr. who preceded her in death in 2011. She married her high school sweetheart, Haywood “Bubba” Vaughn, Jr., who preceded her in death in December 2016. Their union of over 60 years blessed them with three sons, Robert “Tony” Vaughn, Haywood “Woody” Vaughn III (deceased), and William “Eric” Vaughn (deceased). Peggy was reared in a religious home and as a young child she became a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of Reidsville, N.C., where her father and grandparents were members. As the wife of a career military man, Peggy and her family traveled extensively and eventually settled in Washington, D.C. and desired to locate a church home. She, along with her husband and children found just that at Twelfth Street Christian Church and became active members of the congregation. She served as a Deaconess, worked with the youth choir, and sponsored several fashioned shows featuring many of the young ladies from Twelfth Street Christian Church. Peggy's experiences living abroad, in France, Germany, Holland, and Luxenberg, nourished her love of fashion, which was evident in her elegant and stylish attire. Her fashion sense gained her notoriety among several elite Washington, DC Boutiques, resulting in her becoming a manager of a high fashion Washington boutique frequented by many of Washington's prominent socialites. She often spoke of being the “First Black Model on Connecticut Avenue”. Peggy loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a proud grandmother and always had a picture or story to share about one of them. She kept a list of every family member’s birthday on her bedroom dresser mirror to ensure that she didn’t forget their birthdays and rest assured she didn't miss any. Her love for children extended beyond her family and she was fondly known as “Aunt Peggy”. She loved life and lived her life to the fullest; never missing an opportunity to smile, laugh, sing, and dance. Even as her health declined, she maintained her sense of humor and stellar smile. On March 4, 2017, the Lord called Peggy home. Her presence in all of our lives will be missed however her memory shall live forever in our hearts and minds. Peggy is survived by her son Robert “Tony” Vaughn, Daughter-In-Law Cheryl Vaughn, Brother William Lee Johnson (Dorothy) , her Sister Lisa A. Lumford Clark (Alicia), and Daughter-in- Law Wanda Thomas Vaughn (Woody); Grandchildren: Celena Vaughn (Roger), Haywood Vaughn IV (Lakita), Kimberly Carter, Kenyetta Thomas, Dominic Jackson, Clifton Bernard, Marcus Thomas, and Aaron Pegues; Great Grandchildren: Cheyenne, Ty’Juan, Zavier, Kya, Andru, Na’Leah, Trenton, Keelan, and Camdyn. Nieces: Amy Alston, Christine Davis, Theresa Johnson, Anita Jennings (Bryant), Great Niece and Nephew Ashley and Jay Wilson; Special Family Friends Herbert “HB” Griffin, Rodney Lee, and Doris Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends Service will be held on Sunday March 12, 2017 at Twelfth Street Christian Church 1812 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Viewing: 12:00 pm Service: 1:00 pm Interment: Delayed Burial at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Maryland

Ella "Peggy" Vaughn

December 26, 1934 - March 4, 2017