Obituaries
Tanisha Janea Vaughn
Date of Death or Service Aug 23, 2025
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 12 Noon from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home. Dr. Randy Ramey will give the eulogy. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10AM until the time of service. Burial will follow in the Dickson County Memorial Gardens.
Tanisha “Poodie” Vaughn was born on May 21, 1989, at Goodlark Hospital in Dickson, Tennessee. On a bright and sunny Sunday, August 17, 2025 with a smile on her face, she was called home to be with the Lord.
Poodie’s life was a true testament to living each day with joy, laughter, and love—always with a smile, no matter what challenges came her way. To know Poodie was to remember her; she never met a stranger and left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. Her signature greeting, “Hey… hey, you fat,” was delivered with a kind of love and humor that only she could pull off—always sparking laughter and connection.
From a young age, Poodie was full of curiosity and spunk—whether sneaking into the kitchen for a snack, finding random places, holes, or spaces to drop items in at Grandmama’s house, or going outside for a little adventure. Her vibrant spirit was unmistakable. If you ever received a nickname from Poodie, know that you held a special place in her heart.
Poodie is survived by her loving and devoted parents, Roschelle and Virgil Taylor; her cherished grandmother, Dorothy Vaughn; and her siblings: Quinton Vaughn, Trista (Louie) Jones, Brianna Griffith, and Tavon Taylor. She also leaves behind a host of beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Carla Vaughn; grandfather, Arlandus Vaughn; aunts Sherry, Stephanie, and Lisa; uncle Stephen; and cousin Tyree Vaughn.
Tanisha “Poodie” Vaughn was born on May 21, 1989, at Goodlark Hospital in Dickson, Tennessee. On a bright and sunny Sunday, August 17, 2025 with a smile on her face, she was called home to be with the Lord.
Poodie’s life was a true testament to living each day with joy, laughter, and love—always with a smile, no matter what challenges came her way. To know Poodie was to remember her; she never met a stranger and left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. Her signature greeting, “Hey… hey, you fat,” was delivered with a kind of love and humor that only she could pull off—always sparking laughter and connection.
From a young age, Poodie was full of curiosity and spunk—whether sneaking into the kitchen for a snack, finding random places, holes, or spaces to drop items in at Grandmama’s house, or going outside for a little adventure. Her vibrant spirit was unmistakable. If you ever received a nickname from Poodie, know that you held a special place in her heart.
Poodie is survived by her loving and devoted parents, Roschelle and Virgil Taylor; her cherished grandmother, Dorothy Vaughn; and her siblings: Quinton Vaughn, Trista (Louie) Jones, Brianna Griffith, and Tavon Taylor. She also leaves behind a host of beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Carla Vaughn; grandfather, Arlandus Vaughn; aunts Sherry, Stephanie, and Lisa; uncle Stephen; and cousin Tyree Vaughn.
Though her journey was far too short, the joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories she gave to those around her will live on forever.
