Evelyn P. Vaughn

EVELYN P. VAUGHN, 89, of Baltimore, Maryland, was called home on September 23, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1935, in Virginia to Sandy and Gussie Willis. Evelyn who was lovingly known as Gramevelyn, Pearly, and E.V., grew up in Virginia, before moving to Baltimore, where she lived on Chapel Street in her younger years and later settled into the Pen Lucy community. Her home on Wilsby Avenue became a beloved gathering spot for family and friends over the nearly 40 years she spent there. Everyone who met Evelyn was touched by her kind and loving spirit. It was rare to find her in a bad mood, no matter the circumstances. Her ability to make the best of any situation, coupled with her boundless generosity and forgiveness, made her a beacon of joy. You could always count on her to brighten the mood with her radiant smile and infectious chuckle. Evelyn proudly graduated from Dunbar High School and went on to work with dedication for the federal government at the Social Security Administration, from which she eventually retired. She later enjoyed a second retirement after her time with Bank of America. Beyond her professional life, Evelyn was a woman of many talents. She was skilled in tax preparation, cooking, and sewing, and her family eagerly anticipated her famous baked macaroni and cheese at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Evelyn’s greatest love, however, was music. She sang in a choir at the Social Security Administration, adored karaoke, and would often create three-part harmonies using her karaoke machine and cassette tapes. Always keen to expand her musical repertoire, she even bought a piano and took beginner lessons. Her taste in music was expansive, and in her later years, she became an enthusiastic fan of Bruno Mars. She never missed an episode of The Voice or American Idol, enjoying every performance from her favorite spot in front of the TV. Evelyn also had a love for travel, though she never flew-she preferred the comfort of buses and trains. She was a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her family deeply. She was a lover of Christ and was a member of Fountain Baptist Church for some years, where she attended with her cousins. She would also sometimes support the ministries at Shiloh Baptist Church where her son was a dedicated member. Evelyn was preceded in death by her two sons, Michael Vaughn and David Vaughn Sr.; her parents, Gussie and Sandy Willis; her brothers, Cliff Willis and James Williams, and devoted friend, Ardelcia Lawson. Evelyn leaves behind to cherish her memory: her sister, Elsie-Mae Davis; three grandchildren, David Vaughn Jr. (Dekeah Vaughn), Michael Vaughn Jr., and Sadé Vaughn; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, and cousins. Although not related by blood, Yvette Lawson, Quentin Briscoe, and Kiara Tisdale were considered family and shared a deep bond with Evelyn. She also leaves behind her very close friends, Carolyn Greene and Patricia Marruffo. Evelyn’s light, love, and laughter will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her

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Evelyn P. Vaughn

January 20, 1935 - September 23, 2024