Lena I. Vaughn
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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Ballard Funeral Home
306 S. Main
Benton, AR  72015
Monday, August 18, 2014
10-11am
Service Schedule
Roller-Ballard Funeral Home Chapel
306 S. Main
Benton, AR  72015
Monday, August 18, 2014
11am
Cemetery
New Rosemont Memorial Park
1010 Military
Benton, AR  72015
Lena I. Vaughn

of Benton, AR

August 15, 1922 - August 8, 2014

Lena Wells Vaughn, of Benton, Arkansas, age 91, went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2014. She was born in Alexander, Arkansas to Leslie and Wreathy McClain on August 15, 1922.

She was preceded in death by her parents as well as husbands Edward M. Wells and Wylie Vaughn Sr., her son Daryl L. Wells and step-son Wylie Vaughn, Jr., all of Benton, Arkansas.

She is survived by her daughter Donna J. Wells Kitchens (Herbert), step-daughter Darlene Vaughn Bridges (Sonny), and grandchildren Lance Kitchens, Michael Kitchens, Karen Kitchens, Julie Howe, Allison Davis, Lindsey Kindy and step-grandchildren Vaughn Bridges and Mark Bridges, 5 great-grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren.

Lena was a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas. She loved to cook and prepared many wonderful meals for her family and friends. She was employed by the Benton School District in the 50's as a cook at Benton High School and volunteered countless hours at Saline Memorial Hospital. Lena, and her late husband Wylie, were avid campers and enjoyed singing and entertaining fellow campers at the Shouse Ford Campground on Lake DeGray in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She and Wylie were members of the Benton Senior Center and won many trophies in dance competitions.

Visitation will be on August 18, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, Arkansas (501-315-4047).
Bro. Jason Tallent and Bro. Kim Hammer will officiate. Burial will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery in Benton, Arkansas.

Donations may be made to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant, Arkansas.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff and caregivers at Fox Ridge Retirement Home and the Saline Memorial Hospice House.

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Karen Agnew
North Port, FL
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Monday, August 18, 2014

Dear Donna, Herb, Karen, Lance, and Michael,

We were so sorry to hear Mrs. Vaughn's passing. Although I only met her a few times, I was very fond of her. Jim and I will be keeping your family in our prayers. We are wishing you comfort and peace and beautiful memories of her.
Much love,
Karen and Jim Agnew

Lidi, Matt, Ben and Vaughn Bridges
Haymarket,
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Saturday, August 16, 2014

We will miss Lena very much. We had so many laughs together. She was such a wonderful grandmother and fun person to be around. Thanks for all the memories. We will never forget the fun we had with Lena and Papaw Wylie camping at Lake Degray.
We love you,
Lidi, Vaughn, Matt, Ben, and Vera

Karon Miller
Alexander, AR
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Friday, August 15, 2014

To the family of Lena,
I will miss her smiling face every time I go to visit my FoxRidge friends. I worked there for 11 years and knew Lena well.
God bless all of you and know you are in my prayers


Karon Miller

Vaughn Bridges
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Thursday, August 14, 2014

I will miss Lena. Even though she was my Step-Grandmother, I always thought of her like my Grandmother. I knew Lena for 31 years and will always cherish the fond memories of going to the beach with her and my Papaw Wylie and eating her delicious cooking dishes. Donna, Herb and family, you will be in my prayers during this loss. Blessings and love,
Vaughn Bridges

Art & Norma Riddle
Benton, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Donna, Herb and family:
Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Janella (Jones) Martin
Ovilla, TX
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Saturday, August 9, 2014

Donna, I was so saddened to learn of your Mom's departure from this earth. She was always one of my favorite people and I have thought of her so fondly over the years. Even though you know where she is and that she is in Good Hands, it's a difficult time for those left behind and I'm praying for God's special comfort for you and your family. Love you.

Janis Wisinger Creasey
Alexander, AR
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Friday, August 8, 2014

To the family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have known Lena since the days of Spring Creek Baptist church when it was on Edison Ave. I thought so much of her and her family. My parents, Sammie and Grady just thought so much of her as well. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Janis