Terry Taylor Vaughn was born February 1st, 1954 in Massillon Ohio. On Monday April 17, 2023, Terry passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones having succumbed to cancer following a 6 ½ year courageous and hard fought battle. She grew up in Massillon attending Jackson High school where she graduated in 1973. She earned a bachelors degree in Marketing from Ohio University. After graduating she moved to Houston Texas where she worked as a Systems Analyst for the City of Houston Health Department. Terry met Ken in July of 1982. They married in September of 1984. Later she went onto work at an Actuarial company and then to Spring Branch ISD. Terry made a career change to become a Household Engineer to focus her love on two beautiful boys, Daniel and Marcus. In 2009, Terry found her calling to become a Nurse and attended Lone Star College and became an RN 2 years later. In 2010, she retired from nursing so that she could help Daniel through his recovery from a brain tumor which left him blind. Despite being diagnosed with cancer herself in 2016, she continued to provide the needed assistance, love and devotion to help Daniel graduate from Law School in 2017.

Terry truly had a heart of gold and would do anything for her family, friends and even strangers. She was truly loved and will be greatly missed by many near and far. Having achieved so much in her life, her proudest achievement without a doubt was Daniel and Marcus. This was captured in a televised news interview: https://www.khou.com/article/features/blind-brain-tumor-survivor-graduates-from-tsu-law-school/285-439411310

She will forever be in our hearts and the loss of her bright light will truly leave this world just a little emptier for all. She is proceeded in death by her father Ralph Taylor, mother Dorothy Taylor, brother Michael Taylor and son Daniel. Terry is survived by her husband Ken, and her son Marcus along with numerous cousins.

We will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday May 6th at 2pm at 9719 Wortham Blvd, Houston, TX 77065 in order for everyone to celebrate, share and reflect on the life of such a wonderful and beautiful individual. Burial will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the local SPCA in honor of her love of animals and her numerous pets or to the American Cancer Society.

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