Linda Karol Todd Vaughan

Linda Karol Todd Vaughan, 64, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House in Tallahassee, Florida after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda’s strength was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Linda was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Parsons, Kansas, at a young age. She moved to Florida in the early 70’s where she met her husband of 40 years, Jerry. Linda retired from the Florida Parole Commission in 2003 with more than 30 years of service to the State of Florida. Prior to serving 20 years in the Parole Commission Chairman’s office she served 10 years with the Florida Department of Corrections at numerous facilities and Central Office.

Linda is predeceased by her father, Wayne E. Todd. Survivors include her mother, Helen Todd, Parsons, Kansas; devoted husband, Jerry Vaughan; son, Jeremy Vaughan and daughter-in-law Scotti Pelham Vaughan; and one beloved grandchild, Jerrett Beau Vaughan all of Tallahassee; brother, Wayne “Bud” Todd and sister-in-law Cathie of Lenexa, Kansas; and nieces,

Kristi Wilson, husband Dave, Bonnie Whitlock ,husband John; and nephews, Darrick Todd, wife Bridget and Dennis Pitts, wife Amy; and many loving friends. Her loyal Yorkie-poo, Abby, never left her side.

Visitation will be held at Culley’s Meadowwood Timberlane Road Funeral Home from 6-8PM on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Memorial services will be held at Culley’s Meadowwood Timberlane Road Chapel at 10AM Friday, September 7, 2012. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Big Bend Hospice in Linda’s memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home in Tallahassee, Florida.