With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda D. Vaughn on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on April 14, 1943, to Laura Elizabeth Bowen Day and Sgt. Linwood Forest Day in Panama City, Florida.
She was preceded by her mother, Laura Barnett; father, Linwood Day; stepfather, Gerald Dotson; sister, Pamela Motil; companion in-law, Steve Motil; sister, Teresa Guiler; brother, Charles Dotson; and beloved pet, Chelsie.
Linda is survived by her sons Rick Hawkins (Stephanie), Will Hawkins (Paige); brothers James Day (Vicky) of Arizona and Steven Day (Allyson) of California; grandchildren Erin Thurman (Autumn Randolph), Austin Hawkins (Iva), Maddie Hawkins, Sam Hawkins; great granddaughter, Emory, great grandson Bentley, great step granddaughters, Aria and Ava, and a host of wonderful nieces and nephews, family and dear friends. She cherished her Sew Sista’s Group and every moment she spent with them sewing, creating, and laughing.
Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Saturday, September 5, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 pm following the visitation with Dr Jim Clardy officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Salvation Army, or the Ronald McDonald House.
An online guestbook for the Vaughn family is available at www.woodfinchapel.com.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel. (615) 893-5151.
