Kim L. Brandt, 63 of Taylorville, passed away at 1:45a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born on July 14, 1959 in Taylorville, the daughter of LeeDon and Catherine (Hogge) Vaughn.  She married Lee Brandt on November 12, 2005 and they were together as a couple for 40 years.  Kim worked for over 30 years at the Taylorville WalMart.  She enjoyed spending time outside working in her yard and flower garden.  She also enjoyed crafts and animals of all kinds.  More than anything she loved her grandchildren. 

She is survived by her husband: Lee Brandt; parents: LeeDon and Catherine Vaughn; children: Heather Vaughn, Amanda Brandt (Laramy Oller), and Nathan Brandt; grandchildren: Taylor Vaughn, Ethan Pearson, Rylie Oller, and Camden Oller; brother: Mark Vaughn (Pam); niece: Allyson Vaughn; and nephew: Trevor Vaughn all of Taylorville; and step-children: Tonya Martin (Gordy), Timothy Brandt; and Racheal Brandt.  She was preceded in death by her brother: Matthew Vaughn; father-in-law: Arthur Brandt; and mother-in-law: Edna Brandt.

Kim will be cremated, and no services are planned at this time.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memories of Kim, or condolences to her family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.