Vaughan, Gladys Akers

Gladys Akers Vaughan, 89, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Ellen Akers; her husband, Ralph Arnold Vaughan, Sr.; and 2 brothers and a sister.

She was a caring wife and mother, who kept a tidy home and enjoyed cooking and decorating. Her main interests were spoiling her pets, raising beautiful flowers indoors and out, and craft-making.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Douglas Kay of Montvale, and Kathy and Charles Yoho of Pilot; son, Ralph Arnold “Buck” Vaughan, Jr. of Radford; special caregiver, Peggy Waddell; 9 grandsons; 26 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg.

The Vaughan family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com