Edna Hall Vaughan

"The Lord said,well done thou good and faithful servant;thou hast been faithful over a few things;I will make thee ruler over many Things;enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matthew 25:23 In the early morning hours of Saturday,June 5,2010,the Lord God,in his infinite wisdom,received unto himself our beloved Deacon Edna Hall Vaughan. Edna was born December 17,1922 to the late Ralph and Queenie Hall in Florence,South Carolina. She was the eldest of five children. She received her education in the Richmond Public School System and was a 1941 graduate of Armstrong High School. Her vocational experience began with Richmond Public Schools in the Food Services Department. She then decided to further her education at Van DeVyver Business School.After which she was employed with the Federal Reserve Bank. She then carried the distinction of being the first African American Secretary to work in a retail establishment on Broad Street. After meeting the love of her life;Joseph B. "Pat"Vaughan,they were married and relocated to Baltimore,Maryland. Joseph was employed by the United States Armed Services. Upon receiving orders in Fort Dix,New Jersey,they relocated to Trenton,New Jersey until December 1983 when he transitioned to his eternal home. In December 1983 Edna returned to her hometown,here in Richmond,Virginia,after retiring from employment with the State of New Jersey as a multilith operator. Edna joined Mt. Carmel Baptist Church,May 1,1941, under the pastorate of Rev. John Wood. Upon relocating to Trenton,she united with the Shiloh Baptist Church and was a faithful member until she returned to Virginia. On April 21,1985,she re-united with the Mount Carmel family under the pastorate of Dr. Edward D. McCreary,Jr. She served faithfully in the following organizations;CREW Seniors Ministry,Missionary Organizations,Young Adult and Senior Choirs,Church School Teacher,and a member of Affiliated Seniors. She also served as Mount Carmel's secretary. Her community involvement included Church Women United where she served as the representative from Mount Carmel and The Women's League. In addition,she served as the Assistant Chaplin for the Deacon Conference of Richmond and Vicinity. She was consecrated as a Deaconess during the pastorate of Dr. John Fontaine where she served as Vice-President. Because of her devotion,dedication and faithfulness she was later elected and ordained as a Deacon,where she served faithfully until her health began to fail Edna could be found each Friday at the North Avenue Public Library with her crocheting club. God had blessed her with wonderful creativity and she used her gift to bless others by making,baking,crocheting and sewing. Her generosity was wide spread and she impacted every life in which she came in contact. If you did not receive a card from anyone else for birthdays,anniversaries,graduation,or "just because" you could expect one from her.. and you would not be disappointed. She was a true servant for the Master and could be found doing such labors of love as laundering and ironing for those who were in need. She loved her family and her family loved her!She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted and loving family;two sisters,Deaconess Virginia M. Hickman and Mamie L. Cephas;two brothers,Ralph H.,Jr. and James E.Sr.,one sister-in-law,Ruth D. Hall. While she did not have biological children,she claimed all her nieces and nephews as her own;James E. Hickman,Sr.(Dolly)Rudolph A. Hickman,Marilyn C. Cooke(George),Rev. Linda Hickman-Pearson(Rev. Anthony),Donna Taylor(James)Rosilind A. Cephas,Beverly Williams,Leslie Perry(Henry),James Hall,Jr., and Michael Hall(Angela); Great nieces and nephews;James E. Hickman,Jr.,(Darnella),Elder Derwin Hickman(Franswalla),Rev. Jefferson Porter,IV(Shelly),Quincey Roberts(Doris),Jerrard,Jade and Candace Hickman,Lester Kenney(Marinko),Pierce Williams,Candice,Devin and Jamar Burrell and Brandon Perry; Great-Great Nieces and Nephews;Derwin,Jr.,Dymon and Emmanuel Hickman,Jaydon Hickman,Jada Porter,Kennedy Clements and Ryan Christopher Roberts. A host of cousins other relatives and friends;one devoted Althea Brown and the Mount Carmel Baptist Church Family.

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Edna Hall Vaughan

December 17, 1922 - June 5, 2010