GALLIPOLIS — Nancy J. Vaughn, 65, of Gallipolis, passed away on November 23, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.

Nancy was born on April 14, 1951 in Gallipolis, to Neal and Jean Clark. She graduated from Gallia Academy High School and then attended Morehead State University to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1973. She was an active marching band member while at Morehead State and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. Nancy was married to Tommie Vaughn in Gallipolis on June 16, 1974. The majority of her 38-year education career was spent in the Gallipolis City School District, with time also spent teaching at North Gallia. She taught Jr. and Sr. High English for many years, while also earning a Master of Science in School Counseling degree from the University of Dayton in 1988. During her long teaching career, she had the opportunity to coach volleyball and cheerleading. She transitioned to the guidance office at GAHS in 1994 to work her remaining years as a high school guidance counselor. She was the advisor for the high school National Honor Society. She always put the students first and provided them with endless encouragement. In her free time, Nancy enjoyed quilting, sewing, watching OSU football and TBDBITL, traveling, shopping, and spending time with her family and pets. She was a member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Ohio Education Association, Gallipolis Junior Women's Club, and was a longstanding member of the Grace United Methodist Church with involvement in the choir and hand bell choir.

Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Brian Vaughn, in infancy; her father, Neal Clark; and her brother, Joe Clark.

She is survived by her mother, Jean Clark of Gallipolis; her husband, Tommie D. Vaughn of Gallipolis; and her daughter, Christine and husband Brian Thiel of Marysville.

Visitation hours will take place at Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The funeral will be held on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Gallipolis, with burial to follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Subsequently, there will be a luncheon served at Grace United Methodist Church in honor and celebration of Nancy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the , PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, or visit http://diabetes.org.

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