Irma Lea Vaughan, age 64, of Droop, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014, at the Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea. Born August 21, 1950, at Renick, she was a daughter of the late Oral Oliver and Opal Louise Brown Blankenship. Irma was a nurse for Dr. John Sharp, a member of the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Pocahontas Community Club and was an avid crafter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Owen “Doodle” Stacy; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Blankenship. Irma is survived by her husband of 39 years, William Lake Vaughan; a daughter Kelly Schuhmann, and husband, Jeff, of Mt. Sidney, Virginia; a son, Aaron Vaughan, and wife, Erica, of Maxwelton; two grandchildren, Olivia Faith Schuhmann, of Mt. Sidney, Virginia, and Ella Jo Vaughan, of Maxwelton; two brothers, Larry Blankenship, and wife, Nancy, and Danny Blankenship, all of Hillsboro; and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes the body will be cremated. Memorial service is Saturday, August 30, 1 p.m. at the Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Hillsboro with Pastor Phil Hickman officiating. The family invites everyone to join them for a covered dish dinner at the Hillsboro Fire Department following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Peyton Hospice House, 1265 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Online condolences may be made at www.Lantzfuneralhome.com
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