Mrs. Faye Delores Vaughn

Former Educator, Sunday school teacher and member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Faye Delores Lee Vaughn departed from life on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. A firm believer that education holds the keys to unlock many doors throughout one’s life, Faye modeled this for her students, children and grandchildren. She received her high school diploma from Hamilton High School in Memphis, TN in 1959. Faye then went on to receive her Bachelor's degree in English at Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN in 1963 and completed her Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI in 1974. She was working on her Doctorate degree in Education until she became too ill to continue last year. Born on November 12, 1941 to the late Samuel Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Cushman) Lee in Memphis, TN, Faye was the first of four children to this union. At age 23, a young Faye Delores Lee, was joined in holy matrimony to the love of her life and college sweetheart, William "Bo" Vaughn on December 31,1964. One year later, William and Faye became proud parents to Keisha Monique and and two years later to Kimberle Michele. She was devoted to raising her girls to be the "Best." At an early age, Faye was baptized at Vance Avenue Church of Christ in Memphis, TN where her father was an elder. She joined Wyoming Church of Christ in 1966 where she served faithfully for 47 years. Faye was a devoted Christian who served as a Sunday school and vacation bible school teacher and participated on several committees at her church and in her community over the years. Faye was employed for 31 years with the Detroit Board of Education as a teacher, counselor then eventually Guidance Department Head. She retired in 1996. After retirement, she worked as an Assistant Principal and Principal in the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit School for 15 years ending her distinguished career as the Principal of the St. Scholastica School. She worked and remained busy until her illness. Faye received numerous awards and accolades for her tireless leadership in education including the Spirit of Detroit Award for her outstanding years of service. She inspired countless students, colleagues, friends and family members by her example of what a leader should be. A member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for 50 years, Faye was also a past member of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women (NANBPW).

Mrs. Faye Delores Vaughn

November 12, 1941 - September 3, 2013