Martha Jean (Cook) Vaughan (1928 - 2009)

Born 15 Jun 1928 in Frisco, Collin, Texas, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Jimmie Lee Vaughan — married 13 Jan 1950 in Dallas, Texas, USA

Died 13 Jun 2009 at age 80 in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States

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Biography

Martha Jean Cook was born June 15, 1928 in Frisco, Collin County, Texas. She was the daughter of Joseph L. Cook and Ruth Deweese^[1].

She passed away June 13, 2009 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Martha was laid to rest in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States. ^[2]

Family Members

Parents

Joseph Luther "Joe" Cook 1905 – 1957

Dora Ruth Deweese 1906 – 1984

Spouse & Children

Jimmie Vaughan 1921 – 1986

1. Private
2. Stephen Ray "Stevie Ray"|Vaughan 1954 – 1990

Obituary

Martha Jean Vaughan
Martha Jean Vaughan was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 13, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born in Frisco, Texas on June 15, 1928, the eldest daughter of Joseph and Ruth Cook. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie Lee Vaughan and her son Stevie Ray Vaughan. She is survived by her son, Jimmie Vaughan and wife Robin; brothers, Joe Cook, Jerrell Cook and wife Linda; sisters, Ann Wiley and husband Delbert, Carolyn Kelley and husband Melvin; her grandchildren, Tina Vaughan and husband Olivier Calmant, Tyrone Fullerton and wife Livier; twin granddaughters, Anna and Jeana Vaughan; andgreat-grandson, Kingston Fullerton. Also surviving are beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Martha was involved in charity work and made numerous contributions to charity organizations, including her love for animals and rescuing pets. She was a book keeper for many years while raising her sons and making a home for her family. Her favorite hobby was Genealogy. She also loved taking trips to Fredericksburg, seeing the wild flowers and was an avid lover of nature. Martha loved music, dancing with her husband and driving her Cadillac. Martha was the oak tree with long branches and deep roots holding the family together, she always cared for her family, brothers and sisters. She took pride in her sons and their accomplishments and was a loving wife, mother and friend to many. Family will received friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2009 with funeral services beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Donations may be made to any pet rescue agency or charity of your choice. Published in Austin American-Statesman on June 19, 2009 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=128609542#sthash.O9WcETRu.dpuf

Sources

1. ↑ "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VH86-8C5 : 4 December 2014), Martha Jean Cook, 15 Jun 1928; citing Frisco, Collin, Texas, United States, certificate 41430, Bureau of Vital Statistics. State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,240,615.
2. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38504040/martha-jean-vaughan : accessed 19 August 2021), memorial page for Martha Jean Cook Vaughan (15 Jun 1928–13 Jun 2009), Find A Grave: Memorial #38504040, citing Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Cissy Currie (contributor 46827179) .

See also:

• "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HKSC-VT2 : accessed 19 August 2021), Martha J Cook in household of Joe L Cook, Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 78, sheet 34A, line 49, family 358, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2396; FHL microfilm 2,342,130.
• "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWVM-1GD : 10 January 2021), Martha Cook in household of Joseph L Cook, Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 67-4, sheet 13B, line 67, family 321, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4024.
• Ancestry Family Trees
• U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1
• U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
• U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_Ray_Vaughan
• United States Obituary Collection:

United States Obituary Collection about Martha Jean Vaughan

Name of Deceased: Martha Jean Vaughan

Gender: F (Female)

Age at Death: 80

Death Date: 13 Jun 2009

Obituary Date: 19 Jun 2009

Newspaper Title: Austin American-Statesman

Newspaper Location: Austin, TX, USA

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1928

Spouse's Name: Jimmie Lee Vaughan

Parents' Names: Joseph and Ruth Cook

Childrens' Names: Jimmie Vaughan and wife Robin; Stevie Ray Vaughan

Siblings' Names: Ann Wiley and husband Delbert, Carolyn Kelley and husband Melvin; Joe Cook, Jerrell Cook and wife Linda