Jeannette Anita Rose Vaughn

Jeannette Anita Rose Vaughn died in Okmulgee on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 86 years of age. Jeannette was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts on January 9, 1925 to Jesus Rosario Choquette and Corona (Caron) Chaquette. On February 6, 1946 in Chicopee, Massachusetts she married James Patrick Vaughn. While being married to Jim during his military career she was a devoted mother, but mostly she was Commander in Chief of the Vaughn household. Jim and Jeannette traveled the world together. She was a culinary artist and international cook. Many of her hobbies were situational to their location but she enjoyed crocheting, needlework, painting, square dancing and was a member of the Okmulgee Circle Squares. She was a dedicated member of the Okmulgee Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies. Jeannette and Jim attended the St. Anthony Catholic Church since 1973 and she was a member of the Altar Society. She also belonged to the Studebaker Driver’s Club in Tulsa and the Air Force Sergeants Association of Tulsa. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Raymond Chaquette and John Francis Chaquette. Jeannette is survived by her husband of more than 65 years, Jim of the home, one daughter Cheryl Brussow and husband Steven of Atlanta, Georgia, one son Robert Vaughn and wife Sue of St. Louis, Missouri, three grandchildren: Christopher Brussow and wife Misty of Wichita, Kansas, Matthew Vaughn and wife Audrey of Litchfield, Illinois, and Beth Vaughn of Kansas City, Missouri, four great grandchildren: Ethan Brussow, Caleb Brussow, Samuel Brussow, and James Vaughn. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Bryan Brooks officiating. Pallbearers will be Art Porter, Jim O’Neal, Doug Agnew, Vince Greuel, Robert Marek and Pete Foegelle. Interment will be held at the Ft. Gibson National Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. Friends may view Jeannette at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home in Okmulgee on Wednesday from 1:30-7:00 P.M. and a Rosary service will be held from 7:00-8:00 P.M. The family will be present to greet guests from 4:00-7:00 P.M. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Anthony Catholic Church or to a charity of choice.

Jeannette Anita Rose Vaughn

January 9, 1925 - August 7, 2011