Erselene was one of sixteen children; Aaron, LeOra, Goldie, Esther, Willie, Merlin, Thelma, Mary Ann, Ora Mae, Zelma, Julius Thomas, Willie Lee, Loveley, Robert, and Earnestine.
Erselene was educated in the Oxford, NC public school system. As a young adult Erselene married Willard Green. Together they had her firstborn child, Tomalene. Shortly after, Erselene ventured to New Jersey where she began a career at the local Mountainside Hospital and St. Vincent Hospital in Montclair, NJ. While in NJ she met Robert Edward Vaughn. This world-wind romance happened rather quickly and after just 6 short months they were wed. Out of this union two children were born, Lovette Drusilla and Robert Earl. The two resided in Montclair, NJ for 40 years before they retired to Deltona, Florida. Erselene was preceded in death by her husband Robert Edward in 1999. Erselene then moved to Snellville, Georgia where she enjoyed the remainder of her life surrounded by loved ones and her favorite dog “Deucey Boy”.
Erselene was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She was a caring wife, loving sister, and aunt. She was often the life of the party because of her love for music and dancing. Her smile was infectious and best known for her ability to talk, a lot, she received the nickname “Polly”. One of her favorite things to do was talk on the telephone, to everybody! Erselene enjoyed shopping, gardening, and of course gambling (slot machines and lottery tickets).
Erselene often boasted that she had no regrets, “I lived the way I wanted and enjoyed every minute!”
Eighty Nine years of Love, is what she gave to this world and her family. Erselene departed this life, loved by her family, on December 30, 2021 and will forever be missed.
Erselene leaves to mourn and cherish her memory ,Two sisters; Loveley Brandon and Earnestine Peace (Joe). One sister in-law, Persaline Satterwhite, One brother in-law, Wallace Peace. Three children; Tomalene Green-Hanson(James), Lovette Drusilla Vaughn-Gayle(Lonnie), Robert Earl Vaughn (Beverly).
Four grandchildren; Sherry Peterson, Robert Peterson (Sarah), Erica Gilyard (Kasim), Kyle Gayle
Six great grandchildren; Jeffrey Peterson, Kennedy Gilyard, Dylan Gilyard, Peyton Gilyard, Jordan Peterson, and Jackson Peterson and One great great grandchild, Cayden Peterson.
Erselene also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Rest our precious Flower forever living in glory.
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