Mary L. Vaughn

Mary L. Vaughn, 60, of Patriot, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at her residence.

Born on July 21, 1964 in Gallipolis, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of the late Albert P. and Beatrice O. Wickline Barker.  On January 6, 1989, Mary married Jess Harley Vaughn, Sr. in Virgina.  Mary graduated from Southwestern High School Class of 1982 and attended Rio Grande College. She was a former manager of Speedway in Jackson, Ohio and a former manager of McDonald’s in Rio Grande, Ohio.  Mary enjoyed drawing, coloring her own drawings, reading, and embroidery.

Mary is survived by her husband, Harley Vaughn, Sr. of Patriot; daughters, Kindra R. Vaughn of Mercerville, Ohio and Sasha (Jeremy) Bledsoe of Gallipolis, Ohio; son, Jess (Rebecca) Vaughn, Jr. of Jackson, Ohio; four grandchildren, Brady Vaughn, Jeremy Bledsoe II, Wyndham Bledsoe, and Bentley Vaughn; siblings, Catherine Sexton of Bidwell, Ohio, Hobart (Jenell) Barker of Midland, Michigan, Rebecca (Worthy) Stover of Patriot, James (Tammy) Barker of Gallipolis, Paul (Kelly) Barker, Sr. of Gallipolis, Jean (Daniel) Maskew of Frazeysburg, Ohio, and Charles R. “Bobby” Barker of Gallipolis, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded by an one year old brother John Allie Barker.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Mary at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Jerrod Roberts officiating.  Friends may call prior to the service Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.