Dorothy "Dottie" Vaughn long time resident of Irving, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Magnolia Assisted Living and Memory Care in Flower Mound, Texas. She was 97 years old.

Dottie was born on December 31, 1927, in Ladonia, Texas, to Andrew Jackson and Tennie Bell Miller. She lived a long and fulfilling life, filled with love, laughter, and service to others.

Dottie retired from E-Systems/Raytheon in Garland, TX. She was a devoted and active member of her community. She founded the E-Systems Women's Club and was very active within the E-System & Raytheon Garland Retirees. Dottie was deeply involved with the American Ex-POW Dallas Metroplex Chapter and proudly served as the Past Grand Worthy Matron of the Arlington Order of the Eastern Star Chapter. Her dedication to service and fellowship left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Dottie had a zest for life and many passions. She loved to travel—especially on cruises—and often organized trips with family and friends. She was a gracious hostess who found joy in entertaining, cooking, and baking. She loved music, live performances, reading, and playing dominoes. A lifelong sports fan, she especially loved cheering on the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. Staying active was important to her, and she enjoyed participating in water aerobics.

Dottie's faith was a guiding light throughout her life. She was a longtime member of Oakview Baptist Church, where she cherished attending Sunday School and worship services.

She will be remembered for her generous spirit, warm heart, and unwavering faith. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Brenda (husband, Ron) Prachyl; stepdaughters, Peggy Vaughn and Kay Vaughn; and nieces and nephews: Maryanne, Stephanie (husband, Charlie), Richard, Michael (wife, Susan), and Donald (wife, Janet); great-nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Manson; her husband, Royal Vaughn; her brother A.J. Miller Jr., her niece Jimmie King and her great-nephew, Michael Don Miller.

Funeral services for Dottie will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Oak View Baptist Church in Irving. Dr. Jim Gerlach will officiate, burial will follow at the Moore's Memorial Garden in Arlington, TX. Friends and family may visit from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM, Tuesday, June 17th at the Colonial Funeral Home in Irving.