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Janet Kendrick Vaughan

June 27, 1933 — September 26, 2024

Ballinger

Janet Kendrick Vaughan passed away on September 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on June 27, 1933, to C.R. and Emma Ruth Kendrick in Sweetwater, Texas. Janet got her master’s degree in elementary education and dedicated 28 years to teaching and positively impacting the lives of countless students throughout her career at Ballinger Independent School District. Her kindness and dedication extended beyond the classroom, as she nurtured a loving family that includes her sons, Greg Thompson and Randy Thompson, and her daughter, Tracy Johnson. She married her husband Arlen Vaughan on December 27, 1980, in Winters, Texas and spent a wonderful 44 years together until his passing in February of 2024.

The memory of Janet’s legacy lives on through her family and all those she touched with her wisdom and compassion. Janet will always be remembered with love and gratitude by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Janet is preceded in death by her husband, Arlen Vaughan, parents C.R. and Emma Ruth Kendrick, and her brother James Stuart Kendrick.

She is survived by her son Greg Thompson, daughter Tracy Johnson and husband Bryce, son Randy Thompson and wife Joann; grandchildren Emy, Blake, Caleb, Robbie, and Rachel, as well as her sister Marianne Welch. Janet is also survived by Arlen’s children, son Michael Vaughan and wife Tracye, daughter Vicki Conklin, and son Kelly Vaughan and wife Dee.

A visitation for Janet will be held before her funeral service on October 2, 2024, at 10:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Ballinger with her funeral service to follow at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Winters, Texas.

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