Nellie K. Vaughn, 90, of Savannah, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Laverna Village in Savannah, MO.   Nellie was born on January 13, 1931 in Andrew, MO to Russell and Laura (Wilcox) Smith.  She married William "Junior" Vaughn, Jr. in St. Joseph MO September 3, 1948 and he preceded her in death in 2002.

Nellie was an excellent cook and enjoyed her time spent with family and friends.  She was also a quilter who made many beautiful quilts, all hand stitched.

Survivors include her children, Judy (Jim) Jones of Savannah, Cathy (Ed) Curtis of Springfield, TN, Janet (Karl) Salsberry of Agency, MO, and Randy (Chantel) Vaughn of Weston, MO; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Steve Curran of Savannah and sister-in-law, Jackie Smith of St. Joseph.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Wanda Curran; brothers, Russel Harley Smith and Lawrence Zimmerman; sister, Marie Heckman; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home in Savannah, MO.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, November 22, 2021 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, MO.  Memorial contributions can be made to Savannah Methodist Church or Andrew County Senior Center.