Karen Royster Vaughn Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Royster Vaughn of Ashland, Alabama, born in Talladega, Alabama, who passed away on May 11, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Royster Vaughn to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Williams and Virginia Williams; her brother Kevin Williams; and her former husband Terry D. Royster. She is survived by: her husband Stephen Vaughn; her children, Jennifer (Josh Lawhorn), Ray (Kim Ellis) and David (Kristy Vaughn); her grandchildren, Sierra Ellis, Savannah Ellis, Michael, Skylar Lawhorn, Hannah Vaughn, Samuel, Taylor Phillips, Halle Vaughn, Corley Vaughn, Alexandra Vesser, Hunter Vesser and Jonathan Vaughn; her great grandchild Aliyah Phillips; and her sister Gina (Darroll Hornsby). She is also survived by extended family and many friends.