Thomasine Opal Vaughn
June 18, 1943 ~ June 20, 2026
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailArden- Thomasine Opal “T.O.” Vaughn, of Arden, died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred Moser Hyder.
She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Harold “Harry” Vaughn; two sons, Glenn Allen Gasperson (Wanda) of Arden and Michael Lee Gasperson (Stephanie) of Arden; a sister, Debbie Braese (Paul) of Apex, NC; a brother, Pete Roberts of Hendersonville as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to one of the following charities: St. Jude’s Hospital, Shriners, Humane Society or the Salvation Army.
Services
Memorial Service: June 27, 2026 11:00 am
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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So very sorry to hear of Thomasine’s passing.
We worked together quite a while back.she was a very kind and loving person.
Rest in peace. Sweet lady.
To my sweet friend in Christ
I will hope to see you in heaven where we will dance and sing together to Jesus forever in the beautiful kingdom of God
May God guide you home. Condolences to her family. I am the Mother of 3 of her grandchildren and the Gma to 7 of her great grandchildren. With her youngest son. God Bless!
Tootie,
You have a beautiful smile that has always light any room you came in. Your truly gonna be missed. Thank you for always being good to me. I’m sorry I lost touch with you. Heaven got a lot sweeter when you walked thru those golden gates. I love you. I’m the mother of one of her grandchildren And Grandma to one of her great grandsons. By her older son. Prayers for all of her family.