Julia Vaughter

Born in Chattanooga, TN on December 3, 1927 Departed on April 23, 2018 and resided in Hendersonville, TN Visitation: Hendersonville Funeral Home Room: StateroomFriday April 27, 2018 5:00pm to 8:00pmSaturday April 28, 2018 10:00am to 11:00amLife Celebration Service: Hendersonville Funeral Home Room: ChapelSaturday April 28, 2018 11:00am

Mrs. Elizabeth Keith Vaughter age 90 of Hendersonville, went to be with her heavenly father Monday, April 23, 2018. She was born December 3, 1927 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Hazel (Bryan) and Varner Keith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William Eugene Vaughter.

Her childhood was spent in Graysville, TN, where she attended Rhea County High School, then graduated from Middle Tennessee University. At 19, she interviewed troops and POW's returning from war and later worked for both the TVA and The Corps of Engineers.

While taking care of and providing for her family was her life's mission, she was especially proud of her years in the classroom, teaching in one of the nation's first Head Start programs and, later, in elementary school education. Her devotion to teaching most certainly enriched many lives. She enjoyed travel, reading, politics, history and genealogy, but time with her family was paramount to all other pursuits.

Mrs. Vaughter is survived by her son, William Vaughter (Virginia); daughter, Beth Vaughter Smith; and granddaughter Rebecca Smith.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 27th from 5 - 8 p.m. and Saturday April 28th from 10 - 11 a.m. at Hendersonville Funeral Home.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28th at Hendersonville Funeral Home with Mr. David Bowers officiating. Interment will follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Children Are People, Inc.