Rita Vaughan Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita Vaughan of Panama City Beach, Florida, who passed away at the age of 83, on February 26, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Vaughan or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Rita leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Juanita Ward and Fred Ward; and her siblings, Dan Ward, Robert Ward and Carol Fuller.
She is survived by: her children, Robert Vaughan (Karen), James Vaughan and Terry Derrenbacher (John). She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 4th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home (2403 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32405).
