Joyce A. (Pointer) Vaughn, of Niles

Published 8:30 am Monday, August 13, 2018

Oct. 8, 1939 — July 7, 2018

Joyce A. (Pointer) Vaughn, 78, of Niles, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 7, 2018.

Joyce was born on Oct. 8, 1939, in Parma, Missouri to the late Oral and Hazel Pointer. In 1958, she married James E. Vaughn Sr. Together they owned and operated The Plaza and The Plaza II restaurants until retiring in 2010. Joyce enjoyed a good cup of coffee and sharing stories with friends and family.

Joyce A. (Pointer) Vaughn

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Vaughn; a son, James Vaughn Jr. and a sister, Genetta Stark.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Thomas (Ellen) Vaughn, Danny (Kathy) Vaughn and Mike (Robin Oswald) Vaughn; daughter, Shelly Boersma; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; brother, Glen (Carol) Pointer; sisters, Geneva Pears, Margaline Pointer and Pam Mills; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial dinner will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at The Bell Building, 305 N. Third St., Niles.

Memorial donations in her memory can be made to a Fibromyalgia Research Foundation of your choosing.

Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.