Joyce May Vaughn Allen

Joyce May Vaughn Allen, age 61, a McMinnville, TN resident and Dayton, OH native was born July 24, 1956 and died June 27, 2018 in St. Thomas River Park Hospital. She was a home health employee, member of Full Gospel and daughter of the late James E. and Ola Mae Jones Vaughn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, William Hinton “Billy” Allen; and three sisters, Ann Vaughn, Betty Vaughn and Norma Hill.Mrs. Allen is survived by son, Jay Allen of McMinnville; step-son, Dennie Vaughn of McMinnville; five grandchildren, Talia and J.J. Vaughn, Madison Allen, Christopher and Cody Martin; one great-grandchild, Illiana Graclynn Vaughn; special niece and nephew, Lacey and Aaron Cannon; special great-nephew, Jason Elliot Donovo; four brothers, Estel Lee Vaughn of Smyrna, TN, Kenneth Vaughn and Eddie Vaughn both of McMinnville and John H. Vaughn of Campaign; sister, Brenda Fann of McMinnville; and special friend, Troy Farless of McMinnville.Graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Bethlehem Cemetery with Johnny Haston to officiate. There will be no service or visitation at High’s. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.comHigh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.