Lynn Boles

December 10, 1950 - Febuary 22, 2023

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As a family, we selfishly struggle with our great loss while knowing that our wonderful mother, mother-in-law, nana, sister, and friend woke up on February 22, 2023, in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Knowing her to be a woman of faith that often told us in times of trouble to “pray about it” we find great comfort in knowing we will join her at our Father’s home in his time. While this brings us a measure of peace, being in a world without her warm embrace will be a challenge for those that loved her. 

Born to Cosper and Pearl Ritchie on December 10, 1950, Lynn was the third of four children. She had two older sisters, Kay and Ondine, and a younger brother “Buddy”. Losing their father at a young age brought struggles to the family but may also explain the great love she had for family and the great bond she shared with her siblings and mother. She never missed an opportunity to brag about her siblings or tell hilarious stories of their childhood in Richton, Mississippi. A frequent part of those stories were her good friends Jimmie Rose and Charlotte. While miles and years separated them, she never stopped loving or cherishing her time with them both. 

Lynn would later move to Texas where she raised two daughters. She worked for and retired from The State of Texas - Child Protective Services. Even as a working single mother, she always put her family first. Lynn worked hard but always loved harder. Those lucky enough to know her will remember her easy laugh, big smile, and kind heart. Those blessed to have been loved by her will hold memories of being cherished as few are, defended as few can, and loved with no conditions, limits, or apologies. Lynn loved crafting, sewing, and looking for the best bargain while shopping. She never missed an opportunity to help a friend in need. She was honest but kind, quick-tempered but forgiving, and goal-driven but patient. Most of all, she was our Monarch and she never let us forget it.    

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents Cosper and Pearl Ritchie, sister Ondine Hutto, and brother Franklin Cosper “Buddy” Richie, Jr.   

Lynn is survived by her sister, Kay Kittrell, and husband Jim Kittrell; Sister-in-law, Judy Richie; Daughters, Susalyn Vaughn and husband Tommy Vaughn and Loren Fonte and husband Ryan Fonte; Grandchildren, Dustin Vaughn, and wife Cera Vaughn, Trenton Vaughn, and wife Payton Elyse Vaughn, Kallie Vaughn, Payton Vaughn, and Rylen Fonte; and Great-Grandchildren, Aiden Vaughn, Avery Vaughn, Calvin Vaughn, and Oliver Vaughn. 

ng that our wonderful mother, mother-in-law, nana, sister, and friend woke up on February 22, 2023, in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Knowing her to be a woman of faith that often told us in times of trouble to “pray about it” we find great comfort in knowing we will join her at our Father’s home in his time. While this brings us a measure of peace, being in a world without her warm embrace will be a challenge for those that loved her. 

Born to Cosper and Pearl Ritchie on December 10, 1950, Lynn was the third of four children. She had two older sisters, Kay and Ondine, and a younger brother “Buddy”. Losing their father at a young age brought struggles to the family but may also explain the great love she had for family and the great bond she shared with her siblings and mother. She never missed an opportunity to brag about her siblings or tell hilarious stories of their childhood in Richton, Mississippi. A frequent part of those stories were her good friends Jimmie Rose and Charlotte. While miles and years separated them, she never stopped loving or cherishing her time with them both. 

Lynn would later move to Texas where she raised two daughters. She worked for and retired from The State of Texas - Child Protective Services. Even as a working single mother, she always put her family first. Lynn worked hard but always loved harder. Those lucky enough to know her will remember her easy laugh, big smile, and kind heart. Those blessed to have been loved by her will hold memories of being cherished as few are, defended as few can, and loved with no conditions, limits, or apologies. Lynn loved crafting, sewing, and looking for the best bargain while shopping. She never missed an opportunity to help a friend in need. She was honest but kind, quick-tempered but forgiving, and goal-driven but patient. Most of all, she was our Monarch and she never let us forget it.    

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents Cosper and Pearl Ritchie, sister Ondine Hutto, and brother Franklin Cosper “Buddy” Richie, Jr.   

Lynn is survived by her sister, Kay Kittrell, and husband Jim Kittrell; Sister-in-law, Judy Richie; Daughters, Susalyn Vaughn and husband Tommy Vaughn and Loren Fonte and husband Ryan Fonte; Grandchildren, Dustin Vaughn, and wife Cera Vaughn, Trenton Vaughn, and wife Payton Elyse Vaughn, Kallie Vaughn, Payton Vaughn, and Rylen Fonte; and Great-Grandchildren, Aiden Vaughn, Avery Vaughn, Calvin Vaughn, and Oliver Vaughn. 

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