Hazel "Jean" Vaughan, 99 years old, passed away on February 3, 2024 at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe, Michigan.  Jean was born on July 12, 1924 in Port Austin, to the late Galen and Sarah (Swackhammer) Case. Jean and Robert Vaughan were married on November 1, 1952 and had three children. Robert preceded her in death in 1999.

Jean graduated from Central Michigan University and became a teacher both in the one room country schools in Huron County and as a substitute teacher in the Bad Axe schools. She was also active in the Episcopal Church in Bad Axe as a Lay Reader and also a member of the Huronia Eastern Star.  After retirement, she participated in the Grandparents program at the elementary schools for over 25 years.

Jean loved to bake, did crafts and enjoyed walking her dogs.

Jean was famous in the family for her homemade Chocolate chip cookies. Thanks Mom! She was also famous for driving with reckless abandon and scaring the locals.

Jean is survived by her children Alice "A.J.", Paulette and Lee.

Per Jean's wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bad Axe, at 11:00 AM.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com