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Gulf Breeze Elementary Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Educator Chloe Vignes, 48
Chloe Ariana Vignes, age 48, went home to her heavenly father on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Vitas Hospice at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Florida after a year and half battle with cancer. Born on the island of O’ahu…
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Key points
- Chloe Ariana Vignes passed away on Aug. 4, 2026, at age 48 following a year-and-a-half fight with cancer.
- Vignes served as a fifth-grade teacher at Gulf Breeze Elementary School for 22 years.
- A celebration of life is set for Aug. 8 at Gulf Breeze Methodist Church, with memorial contributions directed to a grant supporting local teachers.
GULF BREEZE, Fla. — The local school community is honoring the memory of Chloe Ariana Vignes, a longtime Santa Rosa County educator who spent 22 years teaching fifth grade at Gulf Breeze Elementary School. According to an obituary published by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Vignes passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Vitas Hospice located in West Florida Hospital following an 18-month battle with cancer. She was 48 years old.
A Lifetime Dedicated to Students and Family
Born on the island of O’ahu and raised in Pensacola, Vignes was the eldest daughter of Gregory “Rocky” and Marilyn Hard. During her more than two decades at Gulf Breeze Elementary, she left a lasting impression on generations of local students through her engaging and meaningful approach to classroom instruction.
Beyond her teaching career, Vignes was known for her active lifestyle, frequently spending time running, hiking, paddle boarding, camping, and enjoying Pensacola Beach alongside her family and friends.
Service Details and Memorial Grant
Vignes is survived by her husband of 22 years, Beau Vignes; her children, Ripley, Lottie, and Kylie; her sisters, Mariel Diaz and Brittany Bright; and her brothers, Tristan and Michael.
A memorial celebration of life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Gulf Breeze Methodist Church, located at 75 Fairpoint Drive in Gulf Breeze. Dr. Stephen Davis and Dr. Nathan Attwood will officiate the ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to support local educators through The Chloe Vignes Legacy Teacher Grant, which benefits teachers at Gulf Breeze Elementary School. Donors can contribute through the designated grant memorial page.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel originally published by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel (Pensacola). Read the original story.
