Etta Matilda Vaughn, daughter of the late Bertha Dula and Solomon
Cosby, was born May 25, 1932 in Glen Allen, VA. Etta went on her
journey to be with the Lord April 20, 2018. Her daughter, Eula M.
Burgess; her brothers, Miles and Dwight Cosby along with her sister,
Barbara Ann Cosby, preceded her in death.

Etta leaves to mourn a host of family and friends including her brother,
Crannie Cosby; one stepdaughter, Delores Lacey; one stepson, Daniel
Lacey; four grandchildren, Michael Spencer, Brian Davis, Steven
Brown and Shawnice Benjamin; three great grandchildren, Andrea
Spencer, Michelle Spencer and Bryonna Davis; her aunt, Kitty; two
godsons, Corey Lacey and Sebastian Davis; and one goddaughter,
Destra Smith.

At an early age, Etta was baptized at St. Peter's Baptist Church in Glen
Allen, VA. She completed her education through the Glen Allen Public
School System.

Etta came to Baltimore in the late 1940' s. She dedicated 20 years
of her life to taking care of special needs adults through her
employment with an assistant living company where she also
worked as a supervisor. Prior to her employment with this company,
Etta worked 20 plus years at the Gordon Restaurant in Baltimore, MD.

Etta enjoyed cooking food, playing cards and playing games with her
family and friends. She met the love of her life, the late James Edward
Lacey, Sr. in 1985. James and Etta loved to travel around the country
to visit family members and to attend reunions. They also enjoyed
visiting casinos and attending crab feasts. Etta and James were
members of the Good Timers and the Rockers social clubs.

Etta loved her family. She enjoyed spending time at cook-outs with
family and friends. She was committed to making sure everyone re-
ceived the love and support they needed. Because of that, Etta had
an abundance of friends and adopted family members who adored her.