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Dorothy Haggerty Obituary
Dorothy Elizabeth Payne Haggerty, 82, of Lake Monticello, Virginia, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Joseph Haggerty.
She was born on May 22, 1928, in Charlottesville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Roy Flannagan Payne and Elizabeth Minter Payne.
After graduating from Lane High School, Dorothy worked at Peoples National Bank in Charlottesville, before marrying Bernard on July 6, 1947. After marriage, she devoted herself to full-time motherhood of her four children.
She was a life-long member of Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church, serving as a Trustee, Secretary to the Trustees, life member of the United Methodist Women - having served twice as president, a past choir member, and Sunday School teacher. She was also on the District Finance Committee, a member of the Council on Ministries of the United Methodist Church, the Council on Finance and Administration, the Steering Committee of the United Methodist Center, and an original member and board member of the Charlottesville Christian Women's Club. She was a past member of the Charlottesville Jaynes, and the University of Virginia Medical Center Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children, Joy H. Campbell and her husband, David, of Frederick, Maryland, Bernard J. Haggerty Jr. and his wife, Susan Baldridge, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, John T. Haggerty and his wife, Marina, of Jacksonville, Florida, Julie H. Gravitt and her husband, Hugh, of Ashland, Virginia; three grandchildren, Christopher Roberts, Kate Barnett and Meredith Haggerty; three great-grandchildren; and special nieces and nephews, Michael I. Payne, Mary Chiles and Aubrey Payne.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church with the Reverend Rosemary Welch and the Reverend Edward A. Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and remembrance may be sent to her church, Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church, 750 Hinton Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Peter McLean
February 5, 2025
Such a beautiful woman and family...vivid memories of our young lives on Oxford Place, with Dot's smile and good nature leading the way...
Love to the family...Peter and family (Pam, Lee, Stephen, Andy, Martha, and Chris)
Corinne Kennedy Welch
October 19, 2010
Dear Julie and Family - I have such wonderful memories of your mother. As you well know, she was like a second mother to me growing up...as I was always at your house. She will be in my heart forever.
Christina Westerlund
October 13, 2010
Blessings to your family in the loss of wonderful Dot. She was a sweet friend to me when I moved to Palmyra, and in the 9 years since even as I relocated into town.
Keith Barton
October 12, 2010
Dear Joe and family, our thoughts and prayers with you. I am sure you have many great memories cheer you as you mourn. It looks like she lived a great Christian life leaving a legacy for many to follow. Keith and Johnette Barton - Longwood, FL
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Lenwood & Ida Johnson
October 10, 2010
Joy, Joe and Family,
In this Time of Loss and Reflection,
We Celebrate the Joys of a Life Well Lived,
And Mourn the Loss of a Light in this World.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family.
Patty Cornell
October 9, 2010
You all were a part of my growing up and your mom was a special part of my memories. Sending prayers and love to all of you during this time. I loved Mrs. H so much! Patty Donnelly Cornell
October 9, 2010
To the Haggerty Family - We have known Dot for many years - enjoyed her friendship and working with her in CWC. Our thoughts are with you all, to her extended family and to her many friends. Roberta and Bill Harlowe
Sherwood Exum
October 8, 2010
Dear Joy, Julie, Joe and John,
I am so sorry about the loss of your Mom. I haven't seen you guys in years, but my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I would like to share these words with you - words that your Mom expressed to me when my father died. She said that "time is a healer, even though now you must feel you will never stop grieving. It would be foolish to think we would not grieve; but our grief is comforted by trust and memories and the knowledge our loved one is at home with God." May God bless you and your families.
With love and sympathy,
Sherwood (Woody) Exum
Deb Bjork
October 8, 2010
Dear Joe and Family - You are all in my prayers at this time in your lives. You have my sympathies for your loss. May God be with you in your time of need.
Mary Miller
October 8, 2010
Dot was a wonderful woman with a kind word and a smile for everyone she met. I never heard her say a negative word in the fifteen plus years I've known her. She will be greatly missed by her Hinton Avenue family and all who loved her.
Alice Hutchens Carpenter
October 8, 2010
Dear Haggerty Family:
Words are wholly inadequate to comfort when you lose your mom. I hope that the universally kind rememberances of Dot by people who knew her provide some solace for you. She was a beautiful lady, a faithful Christian, and a caring individual. I was touched by her kindness many times. I am very grateful her life was shared with mine. She rests in the arms of Jesus, her savior.
October 8, 2010
I will miss my great friend always. It will takre time for me to realize that she is not with us. She has seen me through some really tough times and we have always shared the good ones too. My sympathy to her friends, her church, and especially the family. Love always, Troxie
October 8, 2010
I pray God will bless each member of Dot's family with His love and grace. What a blessing Dot was to all of us that were fortunate enough to be called her friend. She will be so missed by everyone that knew her. God give her family Peace at this saddened time. Sincerely, Bill and Kathy Miller.
Lindsay Barnes
October 7, 2010
What a privilege it was to come to know Dot and to work with her for the benefit of Miller School. She was such a fine, fine person. My deepest sympathies to Dot's family and her many friends.
October 7, 2010
Julie, Hugh and Haggerty Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming weeks. John and Katie Hudson, Ruther Glen, Virginia
Franklin Johnston
October 7, 2010
Joe and Family,
Christina and I have you all in our prayers. I am close to Joe and Susan and it's tough losing someone you know, especially a mother. I've lost both my parents. I know they are in Heaven! May God place his hand upon your hearts during this sad time. God Bless, Franklin Johnston (Raleigh, N.C.)
October 7, 2010
Dot had been my dear friend since way back when our children were growing up, as neighbors. She was a very special friend and I know her family will miss her terribly. Please know that I will be praying for God's strength for all of you. Ann Ellison Clarke, Raleigh, NC
Rita Ralston
October 7, 2010
Dear Haggerty Family,
It was my pleasure to have known Dot through her continued support of Miller School long after her beloved Bernard's death. She was a lovely, lovely lady. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
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