Judy Vaughn, age 54, of Montrose, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Research Belton Hospital, Belton, Missouri. Memorial Services will be Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Montrose Senior Center, Montrose, Missouri. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Judy was born in Buffalo, Missouri the daughter of George Allen and Barbara Joan (Jackson) Maddux. She was married to Kevin Lee Vaughn. She was a Volunteer Fire Fighter, Certified First Responder and Fire Safety Instructor at the schools.

She was a member of the 7-Bells Dog Rescue (dog transporter) and Rescue Me (helped locate animals in need and provide spay and neuter services).

She was a member of the Henry County Museum and Montrose Museum. She was on the Montrose Festival Committee and also a member of Care and Share Women's Club.

Judy showed donkies and sheep at the Missouri State Fair. She was also the primary caregiver for her disabled brother, Doug.

Judy is survived by her husband, Kevin Vaughn of the home; one son, Kaleb, Montrose, Missouri; one brother, Douglas Maddux of Montrose; and four sisters, Paula Maddux, Sacramento, Californis, Daphne Hitt, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Barbara Maddux, Independence, Missouri, and Kimberly Maddux, as well as other relatives and friends.

Judy was the kindest most giving person you could ever meet. If you ever met her you couldn't help but walk away a better person. Judy was an Angel and now she stands ready at "The Rainbow Bridge" to welcome her rescue dogs home.

Arrangements entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.