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FRANCES BRIGHTWELL VAUGHAN

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - May 18, 2000 

Frances Brightwell Vaughan, 91, died May 17, 2000, in Southside Community Hospital. 

Born in Prince Edward County, she was the daughter of the late Hunter and Iva Glenn Brightwell and the widow of Robert A. Vaughan. A 1929 graduate of Farmville State Teachers College, Mrs. Vaughan was a member of the Southampton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where she served as a Pink Lady. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. 

Mrs. Vaughan is survived by two nieces and a nephew. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. today in Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Edward C. Johnson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to High Street UMC, 301 W. 1st Ave., Franklin, VA 23851. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9


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Frances Brightwell Vaughan died 17 May 2000 in Southside Community Hospital at age 91. She was born in Prince Edward County to Hunter and Iva Glenn Brightwell, graduated from Farmville State Teachers College in 1929, and was the widow of Robert A. Vaughan.

A graveside service was conducted 18 May 2000 at 11:30 a.m. in Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Edward C. Johnson officiating.

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FRANCES BRIGHTWELL VAUGHAN

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - May 18, 2000

Frances Brightwell Vaughan, 91, died May 17, 2000, in Southside Community Hospital.

Born in Prince Edward County, she was the daughter of the late Hunter and Iva Glenn Brightwell and the widow of Robert A. Vaughan. A 1929 graduate of Farmville State Teachers College, Mrs. Vaughan was a member of the Southampton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where she served as a Pink Lady. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Vaughan is survived by two nieces and a nephew.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. today [18 May 2000] in Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Edward C. Johnson officiating. Memorial donations may be made to High Street UMC, 301 W. 1st Ave., Franklin, VA 23851. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Frances Brightwell Vaughan                |
| Age   | 91                                        |
| Birth | 1909 (estimated); Prince Edward County    |
| Death | 17 May 2000; Southside Community Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                       | Relationship          | Residence |
| Frances Brightwell Vaughan | Decedent              | Unknown   |
| Hunter Brightwell          | Father                | Unknown   |
| Iva Glenn Brightwell       | Mother                | Unknown   |
| Robert A. Vaughan          | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown   |
| Two nieces                 | Niece                 | Unknown   |
| One nephew                 | Nephew                | Unknown   |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 18 May 2000          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Daughter of Hunter Brightwell and Iva Glenn Brightwell.
• Widow of Robert A. Vaughan.
• Graduated from Farmville State Teachers College in 1929.
• Member of Southampton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
• Served as a "Pink Lady".
• Member of High Street United Methodist Church.
• Birth name was Frances Brightwell.


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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