Pauline Ruth Vaughn Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Pauline Ruth Vaughn of Centralia, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Pauline left this world on May 28, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Hanlon and Leonora Hanlon; and her husband Thomas William Vaughn. She is survived by: her sons, James Edwin "Jim" Counts (Kimberley) of Irvington, IL and William Stuart Counts (Jennifer) of Broken Arrow, OK; her stepdaughters, Christine Jenkins, Karon Vaughn and Annette Broomhead; and her grandchildren, Nicholas Counts (Ashlee), Sarah Holder (Kyle), Kyle Counts, Stephen Counts, Jessica Weisenbach (Kyle) and Rachel Taylor (Doran). She is also survived by 8 step-grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Pauline's memory to the American Kidney Fund, and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Or you may donate to the American Kidney Fund by going online to http://www.kidneyfund.org.
