Opal Vaughn

Opal Vaughn, 81, of Du Quoin, died Monday, August 23, 2004 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Dennis (Henrietta) Melvin of Du Quoin.
She was born December 14, 1922 in Johnson County to John and Minnie Elizabeth (Thornton) Craig.  She last married Clarence Vaughn on December 3, 1976 and he preceded her in death.
Opal is survived by her granddaughter, Henrietta and husband Dennis Melvin of Du Quoin; one grandson, Donald Lee Dasher Jr. and wife Suzie of Pinckneyville; one sister, Edna (Craig) Stepson of Benton and one brother, Bill Craig and wife Rowie of Benton.  Also surviving are several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a special son-in-law, Donald Lee Dasher Sr.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence; one daughter, Bonita Dasher; one son, David Lingle; five brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 26 at 1 p.m. at Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Rev. Timothy Melvin officiating.  Burial was in the County Line Cemetery in Creal Springs.
Friends called after 10 a.m. Thursday at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
