Catherine Claudette Vaughters Casper, 67, of Madison, died November 30. She was born May 23, 1940 to Claude Jackson Vaughters and Jessie Estelle Lynch Vaughters. She grew up in Morgan County but spent most of her life in the Hapeville area.

She worked for many years as a waitress. She enjoyed reading and her flower gardens. Since returning to Morgan County nine years ago, she has attended Faith Baptist Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Vickie Garcia and a son, John Thomas Shepherd, Jr.; three grandchildren, Briana Gallo-Garia, John Thomas Shepherd, III and Shaun Timothy Shepherd, a brother, James Jackson Vaughters. A sister, Martha Annette Vaughters, preceded her in death.

The funeral service was held in the chapel of A. E. Carter Funeral Home Monday, December 3 at 2 p.m. Interment followed at Madison City Cemetery. Rev. Stacy Carver officiated and was assisted by Rev. Thomas Ghann.

A.E. Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.