Connie Sue Richardson Vaughn

Connie was brutally beat & stabbed to death by her boyfriend. He then committed suicide after killing her. She had 2 sons of the time of her murder , Henry 19 y/o also David 14 y/o. She also left behind her Mother, Father, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, Aunts , Uncles, cousins and also numerous friends. One childhood best friend who misses & loved her dearly.. Dayna

and her sisters Carol holding Josh (son ) & Cheryl holding Melody (daughter)

Thank you Henry "HL "--David & Henry's dad for the photos below of Connie's children in adulthood and her grand children that she will never get a chance to be a part her children's lives or see her grandchildren. Because her life was taken away from her at 37 years old, by no choice of her own.

I Got Flowers Today (Dedicated to all Battered Women)
By Paulette Kelly ©Copyright 1992 Paulette Kelly All Rights Reserved

I got flowers today!
It wasn't my birthday or any other special day;
We had our first argument last night;
And he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt;
I know that he is sorry and didn't mean to say the things he said;
Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today!
It wasn't our anniversary or any other special day;
Last night he threw me into a wall and then started choking me;
It seemed unreal, a nightmare, but you wake up from nightmares;
And I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over — but I know he is sorry;
Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today!
And it wasn't Valentines Day or any other special day;
Last night he beat me and threatened to kill me;
Make-up and long sleeves didn't hide the cuts and bruises this time;
I couldn't go to work today because I didn't want anyone to know — but I know he's sorry;
Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today!
And it wasn't Mother's Day or any other special day;
Last night he beat me again, and it was worse than all of the other times;
If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of the kids? What about money?
I'm afraid of him, but I'm too scared and dependent to leave him! But he must be sorry;
Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today….
Today was a special day — it was the day of my funeral;
Last night he killed me;
If only I would have gathered the courage and strength to leave him;
I could have received help from the Women's Shelter, but I didn't ask for their help;
So I got flowers today — for the last time.

MESSAGES AND COMMENTS

           Angie Bauman
Email:           akelliott@mac.com
City, State:      Cheney, KS

I recently heard about Connie. I am so sorry. I have a lot of fond memories with Connie and Jerry when we were kids. Being a survivor of domestic violence myself, I can't find the words to tell you how sorry this has happened.

Cheryl Williams

"Thank you Dayna for still being Connie's best friend & keeping her memory alive as well. The webpage is beautiful thank you."

      Melody Moses
Email:           lilbitty1379@hotmail.com
City, State:      Wichita

Thank u Dayna this site is wonderful. I miss my Aunt Connie so much. She was the most wonderful person ever.

Carol Ann Richardson
Email:           Hav2Sing@live.com
City, State:      Wichita, KS
         Thursday, July 08, 2010

Dayna, Thank you so much for making Connie's page again. We ALL miss and Love her so much!

    Kim Vaughn
Email:           kimvaughn06@yahoo.com
City, State:      Wichita, KS
Date:            Saturday, July 10, 2010

This is a very beautiful site I'm sure her family and friends enjoy this very much...you did a great job...thanks so much!!!

Becky
Email:           Angelmama4@yahoo.com
City, State:      Fredonia, Ks.

       Saturday, July 10, 2010

R.I.P. Connie~ I didn't know Connie, but have known Melody since she was a little girl. I also lived alot of years of domestic violence, many times, thinking this would be the last beating. God was watching over me, and my family are my Angels, for helping me out of a bad situation. Connie, you are blessed to have a family and friends who care so much. She is at peace, my friends.

Sheliah Davis
Email: raisingirl1956@yahoo.com
City_State: victoria,tx

09/24/2012 07:57:20 AM
Dayna this is a beautiful and thoughtful memorial is till have pictures of Connie hanging throughout my house and think about her all the time. she will never be forgotten. we love you Connie .rest in peace

Elise Lorenz Cleary

City_State: Cheney, Ks

Dayna, This is a beautiful memorial that I wish no one had ever had to read. I pray that all the wonderful women in our lives be spared the torture of DV and that we all be treated as the gifts of beauty that we are.

Henry Vaughn111
Email: henryvaughn111@Yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2012
Time: 13:50

Hi mom! Wow it does not seem like it has been 12yrs since you was taken from us it still seems like it was yesterday to me! Ive been through alot in my short life here so far now age 31! havin you took from my life in 2000 and then my son Jared (lil man) 2006 it has been a hard and bumpy road! But thanks too you mom I think of how you would of dealt with it! And im am very happy too be your son a glad that I had the time that I did have you here with me you was and still are a wonderful women and mom! Just wish you were here too see your wonderful grand kids! I see you in them a lot the way they act and stuff they say and every thing they do! Just wanted you to know mom I, We all love you and miss you very very much!!! Best mom anyone could ask for! Take care of our lil man for us! Think about you both everyday! Will see you both again some day but until then R.I.P my angels! Love your son, daddy (jared) and family we miss you!!!

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