Shirley Dougherty Obituary

DOUGHERTY, SHIRLEY ANN (RENNER), of Carson City, NV died March 29, 2012.

She was born October 18, 1939 in Louisville, to Jack and Ernestine Renner.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 35 years, Bill Dougherty; daughter, Sue Shaffer of Carson City, Karen Leggett (Steve) of Sac, CA; sons, Mike Livers of Furgus Falls MN, Bruce Bewley of Chico, CA, and James (Lisa) Bewley of Vacaville, CA.; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Delores Webster of Bloomington IN, Martha Latham of Louisville, Carolyn Dikanic of Rockford IL, and Paula Carscadden of Concord, CA; and brothers, Al Renner of Tracy, CA and Ray Renner of San Jose CA.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Jim Tucker and Jack Renner; and sister, Joanne Humrick.

Our mom is the most wonderful mom in the world and touched everyone that ever came acrossed her. LOVE YOU MOM.

Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 1, 2012.
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Dang that it´s been 12 years already. Seems like forever already. I will see you soon Mom, hug and he rest of the family for me. There is not a moment that I don´t think about you.

Jim

Family

March 26, 2024

Hi Mom, Love and Miss you terribly. Give everyone a big hug for me Please. I will see you again someday,
Love You Mom you are greatly missed. Talked to Uncle Ray. It was so great to hear from him.
Give Simba and Maxx love for me till I can get there.
Bye for now LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!

Karen

Family

March 28, 2023

You have been on y mind so much lately. I miss you Grandma so very much. I wish I could of told you I love you before you past. I will forever carry with me that I didn't even get to say goodbye. I thank you for who I am today. Because you, Aunt Sue and my Grandma Zel grew up full of love and much respect. I wish my kids and grandkids could of know you for the wonderful creative loving Grandma I got to know. I love and miss you tremendously.

Shirley Renee

May 10, 2021

I love you Mom and miss you very much. I will most definitely be seeing you in heaven.

Jim

April 27, 2021

Mom, I cannot believe that you have been gone for 8 years, I miss you a lot but I know that you are in a better place, Heaven. We will be together again someday.

Love, Jim

Jim Bewley

March 30, 2020

Mom, I cannot believe you have been gone for 8 years. I miss you so much but I know you are in a much better place, HEAVEN. Someday we will be together.

Love, Jim

March 30, 2020

Mom, I cannot believe its been 8 years that you have been gone but I know you are in a much better place. HEAVEN. I miss you and will be with you soon.

Love, Jim

Jim Bewley

March 30, 2020

I love you Grandma and miss you more than words could tell. I think of you daily. So many wonderful things remind me of you. I have faith you are in Heaven and that we will one day see each other again but I sure could use one of your hugs and to be able to tell you I love you. I miss you terribly. Until we are together, I will carry you in my heart. Please share my love with my Momma and Aunt Sue.

Your Loving Granddaughter Forever,
Shirley

Shirley Crawford

Grandchild

March 26, 2020

"For I reckon that the suffering of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us" ROMANS 8:18

I love this verse because it helps me keep my heart warm and tingling. Even though I miss you so much now. When we are back together in heaven, eternal is forever. AMEN

Jim Bewley

Son

March 10, 2018

Love you, miss you and wish you were here. Not a day goes bye that I don't think of you mom. Hug Sue Donna Aunt Joanne and Grandma Ernie.
your son jim

jim bewley

Son

August 22, 2017

Hi grandma,
It's times like this I miss you the most. Sitting here looking into your great great grandsons eyes. You would love him so much! Because of you I turned out who I am. You gave me the love I needed growing up and I wish I could tell you just how much that means to me! I love you with all of me and wis I could just look you in the eyes one last time tell you I love you and that I am doing really good, the kids are all doing good and are polite, respectful loving children. Kayla is so creative and artistic like you. I love you so very much and miss you more then I could ever show.

Shirley Crawford

May 7, 2017

I love you mom

jim bewley

May 3, 2015

Shirley today is your birthday wish you was here in person I miss you so much it's terrible,but iknow you are alway's by my side day and night.by for now all my love for away's bill

October 18, 2014

well honey it's been awhile since italked to you;i hoped that would help but it never. i still miss you terribly day and night;your alway,with me.i do know one day we will be togeather i love you by for now your bill

July 30, 2014

shirl mothers day has come and gone i miss you so much some times i don't know what to do;thank god ihave jim;lisa;vannessa and famly. i will always love and miss you i go out to see you acouple times aweek.hold me close for ever and always, your bill

bill dougherty

May 20, 2014

Dear Mom,
I brought you flowers for Mothers day and I sat there talking to you. I don't stay long because I can't deal with my emotions, I cry and cry and cry. I ask all the same questions as every other person who has to deal with the loss of a loved one, all I can do is feel honored and blessed that I had you as my mom. It is weird because I feel love and curse at the same time because during your worst time, I was with you holding you in my arms laying next to you every night. I feel the curse because I was there watching it all, but I feel love because I was there holding you every step of the way, kissing you holding you in my arms and doing my best to comfort you. You are the greatest and I can only hope for every child on this earth to feel the love and warmth that you gave to so many of us.
I LOVE YOU. your son James David Bewley

jim bewley

May 16, 2014

I love you mom. I sure miss you, everyone misses you.

jim bewley

March 29, 2014

I love you, miss you so much.

jim bewley

February 28, 2014

hi shirl i love you this was always our day your always with me. I will be with you later for ever and always your bill

February 14, 2014

Your the greatest. I love you

Jim

jim bewley

January 26, 2014

Hi Mom wanted to wih you a Very Merry Christmas and tell you I love and Miss you so much. I know we had our ups and downs, but we have always found our way back to each ohter. Mom I miss you so much, but I will always LOVE you more.
Wish I could have my Happy Family back again :(

Karen Leggett

December 24, 2013

well Mom, today we placed your ashes in their final resting place, at the Sacramento Veteran Cemetery in Dixon CA. You will like it Mom, you are looking out over the water fall and the water sound is so peaceful. I will come see you as much as my heart will allow, of course you are always on my mind and in my heart. Happy Birthday to Sue 12/17/13. Love your son Jim

jim bewley

December 16, 2013

Mom I love you so very much. You are in my heart and mind 24/7. I sure miss you. All your grandchildren and great grandchildren love and miss you just as much. You have touched so many people and have everyone who has ever none you loves you

jim bewley

December 8, 2013

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

jim

November 1, 2013

hi shirl it has been 19 months now but you are still by my side day and night I keep thinking you will be home in acouple days that you are visiting the kids.i am waiting to join you all I love and miss you so much it hurtsall the time.by for nowyour bill

October 30, 2013

hi shirley i sure do miss you,today is your birthday hope your having agood one.you are by my side day and night,i'll never stop loving and missing you.have agood one waiting to join you all love ya always your bill

October 18, 2013

Hi Sis, Just wanted to let you know that your little sister thinks of you every day. I love and miss you so much...Love Paula

September 26, 2013

Hi Shirley-
Just had you on my mind today and wanted to let you know that your grandkids are doing great.. Sure do miss you though.

Tammy

September 25, 2013

well Shirley I made another year but I miss you more every day I will never forget you,your always by my side day and night.I,m just waiting to join you all.shirley I well never forget you I love and miss you more every day I shoud talk to you more often but it is so hard.i will try harder,just remember I will always you.by for now your husband bill

September 24, 2013

Grandma, there isn't a day that goes by I don't think of you. Alexia asks about you all the time. I was driving this morning and somehow my radio switched stations and Whitney Houston, "I will always love you," came on. It made me feel like you were with us. Alexia is really excited the rainy season is on it way... With rain comes rainbows. She thinks you make the beautiful rainbows in the sky with your magic wand for her. She doesn't understand why your not at your house and why we cant visit you. It's so hard to explain to her that even though we can't see you, you are always around. We all love and miss you very much. Until next time...

Vanessa

September 23, 2013

Well Mom, it is Lisa and I 27th Anniversary and we are her in Chester. You had mentioned to Lisa that we should come here because she would love it. Wow your right it is so pretty and the old town is great. We sure miss you, I'm still having a difficult time not having you here with us. I think about you constantly. My grandchildren are so awesome Mom, you are right again, grandkids are so special and loveable. I wish you were here in my arm so I could hold you tight and not let go. Untill next time mom, bye for now. Your loving son Jim

Jim Bewley

September 22, 2013

Hi Mom, I love you and miss you so much.Last night Lisa and I were at the Creekwalk music festival and they were playing alot of ELO, made me think of you and when we were all much younger then. The goodtimes we shared and the wonderful laughter (i miss those days).

jim

August 3, 2013

July 22, 2013

SHIRLEY I haven,t conversed with you I TH0UGT IT WOULD HELP ME FORGET BUT IT DIDN,T I MISS YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH. I REACH FOR YOU AT NIGHT AND WHEN I WAKE UP IT IS A TERRIBLE FEELING YOU ARE WITH ME ALL THE TIME, SARA MISSES YOU TO.I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. BY FOR NOW THANK GOD FOR JIM @ LISA THEY HAVE BEEN AGREAT HELP. BUT I,M READY TO JOIN YOU AND THE GIRLS ANYTIME. TELL ALL ALL HELLO AND I MISS THEM. YOUR BILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER BY

July 17, 2013

hi mom. this week has been really crazy because so many objects are showing up out of no where and reminding me of you. i miss you so much mom. Dad and I went on a small vacation together in Mammoth falls, we meet up with Mike and Dequita and thier grandsons. wow it was awesome, so beautiful and piecefull. Dad and I are doing great, ot os so nice having him live only a couple of miles away, he has been such a hugh help in my healing process since you passed away. I thank God for my wife and Dad in helping me deal with you and Sue not being here. I think about you all the time, I can remember so many things. Even though our time together was cut way to short, I can only hope that others have the deepest love for a mother and child as you and I had.You are the GREATEST MOM ever. Love you and bye for now, please hug and kiss Sue and Donna for me.

jim

July 13, 2013

Mom, I just want to say that " I and Lisa and kids are all doing fine, of course we love and miss you so very much. We are all up in Truckee on vacation goofin off. I just spent a few days in Mammoth falls with dad and Mike, Dequita. It was real nice seeing them (it's been almost 40 years since I've ssen Mike Dougherty). Anyway just wanted to write you and think about you and keep you in my heart. Bye for now mom, your son Jim

Jim Bewley

July 1, 2013

oh gosh i sure wish i could talk to you mom, i miss you so much. Dad is living in town by Lisa and I and it is wonderful. He has such a nice little town house, two rooms two bathrooms with front and rear yards, he is even doing gardening mom. You would have really liked this place.I am so happy he moved here, I need him so very much and you know how quit he is, I constantly want him by my side and am always trying to get him to come over and spend time with us ( he probably thinks im nut's). you know how he likes to be alone most the time but like I said, he is all I got left and I want him around me always. Well by for now and I will write oyu again soon. Love you, Jim.

jim Bewley

June 5, 2013

Hi Shirley-
Josh and I were talking about you yesterday and you have been on my mind since. I am teaching him to drive and was thinking it may take another 'laying on of hands'- that sure did the trick with his walking!It made me grateful all these years later. You would be awfully proud of all your grandkids Shirley- they are a true testament to you.

May 29, 2013

I sure miss you mom, what I wouldn't do to hold you in my arms and tell you I love you so much. Mom you would have tears of joy in your eyes if you could hold Christopher., Dad laughs when the little guy eat's, it is so cute and it is about the only thing that keeps him entertained. He is just starting to learn how to walk and I tell him " loney loney loney, just like you have said to all the grandchildren. Alexia is just as beautiful as Vanny. I can see you holding them in your arms, in my mind and I know exactly the look you would have and it would be pure love and joy.

Jim

May 27, 2013

Hi Grandma
Youve been on my mind a lot today... I miss you

April 5, 2013

hi Shirley I and sara miss you more every day I GO TO BED THINKING OF YOU AND WAKE UP THINKING OF YOU YOUR ALWAYS WITH ME. I KNOW YOUR ALWAYS WITH ME I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU AND DON'T TO EVER BY FOR NOW YOUR BILL.

April 1, 2013

Sis,
Yesterday was so bitter-sweet. It was my daughter's birthday and the first year of your passing.
Hard to celebrate, when your heart is heavy over the loss of your much loved sister.
But I know you sis, you would have wanted us to enjoy the day, and as I looked up in the sky I thought I saw your smile.
Love and miss you, beyond words.
Paula

Paula Carscadden

March 30, 2013

Well a year ago today I was asking GOD to please take you. i was questioning how and why God could let such a wonderful and beautiful human being could be and not have God put her in his palms and take her to heaven. But I do know why now and so very happy to understand. Thank you for guiding me. From my HEART, I love you mom. your son jim

March 28, 2013

In a couple of day's it will be a full year since you have passed on, were has the time gone? Sure sucks not have you around Mom. I miss you so much. Bet you and Sue, Donna and Grandma are all having a wonderful time, your hearts filled with love and joy. Alexia still ask's for you mom and it is very cool when we see a rainbow because Alexia always say's "THERE IS GRANDMA SMILING AT US" Christopher is getting to be such a big boy, he is at the point of standing up on his own and kinda just swaying side to side but fallin on his butt still. So many things I still want to do with you and Sue, mom. so many things to ask and talk about, gosh I wish time could hold still at times when we need it too. Love you mom. your son Jim

March 13, 2013

shirley it is chris. eve i and sara miss you so very very much,we think of you all the time,we know you are with us all the time.we love you with all our heart anb soul.by for now yours always bill and sara.

December 24, 2012

Well Mom, time is moving on and I still can't get you off my mind. I don't think there is a minute that goes by without you in my thoughts. My heart has a void that can never be healed. Now I think and cherish all the wonderful memories and great things that we have done together, like when I was young and you and I would be out in the backyard sun tanning, music hella load and we were singing dancing to either the Village People or ELO, gosh I sure miss that. I love you Mom amd I want to thank you for instilling me those great traits that you have; like being emotional, loving, sensitive, caring and being the one person that everyone can gravitate towards and just naturaly love. I am a better person because of YOU. Thank you,
Jim.

December 14, 2012

shirley i miss you more every day that passes you are always with me,i think of you all the time. i love you so much it hurts by for now your bill

December 4, 2012

Hi Shirley- I woke up this morning thinking about you. You sure have has a huge and lasting impact on so many people throughout your life. I know that you are loved and missed every day.

Tammy

December 2, 2012

I love you mom,sure miss you so much everyday. I know you and Sue, Donna and Grandma are together and probably making some sort of crafts for God and everyone else.Love your son Jim

November 23, 2012

Aunt Shirley,

My childhood memories of you race through my mind. Like snapshots of old photographs etched in time and kept in a special place, opened and viewed again and again. They are very special memories and as vivid today as they were then so long ago.

Though many years had passed, as a man you welcomed me into your home. You made me feel as special then, just like that little boy you gave chocolate milkshakes and French fries, or a nickel to buy a candy bar. I remember. I can see you in my mind and can still hear your laughter. There are things we give that are priceless and last a lifetime, a loving smile, laughter, and kindness.

Thank you Aunt Shirley for making the little boy and now older man, smile.

Your nephew,
John

John Latham

November 22, 2012

shiley I MISSED YOU SO MUCH YESTERDAY AND EVERY DAY AND NIGHT I'LL NEVER GET USED TO YOU BEING GONE. BY FOR NOW ALWAYS YOUR BILL.

October 19, 2012

Happy Birthday Mom, I love you so very much. Mom, Dad and I have been spending a lot of time together and it has been great. I have needed him so much and am very thankful to have him by my side because it has been very difficult in dealing with you and Sue being gone. I still can not believe it is true, it feels as if I just haven't seen you for awhile and im gonna wake up to see you both sitting at your house. Well im dealing with it and thanks to my family and Dad and friends, im gonna be okay. Love you, your son Jim

October 19, 2012

Well mom it has been a couple of weeks since i have wrote to you. I think about you constantly, and sure miss you like crazy. I love you mom, talk to you soon. Jim

October 5, 2012

shirley i miss you so much you are always with me day and night and you always will be, tell every one hi. by for now always your bill

October 4, 2012

I am home in Heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of shade? Oh! but Jesue' love illumined Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus'arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyound earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waitting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth- You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!

For all who reads this, I had gotten this out of mom's Bible, She had written on it "I love this" Shirley. I loveyou mom and I can feel you watching us, in my heart mind and soul.

Jim Bewley

September 13, 2012

SHIRLEY I MISS YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME DAY AND NIGHT. YOU ARE ALWAYS ON MY MIND,AND SARA MISSES YOU TO ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN, TILL THEN BY FOR NOW. YOURS FOR EVER BILL

September 12, 2012

Mom, I miss you so very much. I think of you constantly all the wonderful times we have shared and the memories that I have. Oh my gosh I wish you were still alive and here with us;but i will make the best of time that I can. Your family is doing well and everyone misses you. Vanessa swears your with her all the time, she say's your her angle and that you are watching over her and Alexia. You are the most wonderful person in the world mom and if there are such things as Angles, then I know you are one because Jesus surly has you watching over us. I love you mom, talk to you soon
Your son Jim

September 3, 2012

SHIRLEY I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND ALWAYS WILL YOUR WITH ME ALL THE TIME DAY AND NIGHT. BY BILL

August 21, 2012

I love you and miss you so much. I think about you constantly, you are in my every thought.

your son Jim

August 15, 2012

August 4, 2012

Hi Mom, I know that you can't read these notes that I write to you but I feel in my heart that you are listening to my every thought that goes threw my mind. every time i hear something, everytime i see something, when my eyes are open, when they are closed " it reminds me of you". Im so blessed to have shared so many wonderful occasions and memories with you. I know God had blessed me, because he made you apart of my life. God had you as my Angle and all threw my life you had watched over me and took care of me.I wish everyone in the world could feel the love that we share as a mother to a son , as a friend to each other and I hope everyone has an Angle as I do, in you. I LOVE YOU MOM

August 4, 2012

Mom, I miss you more then words can discribe. There is not a moment that goes by without me thinking of you.. I love you. Jim

jim bewley

July 31, 2012

SHIRLEY ILOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE EVERY DAY YOUR ALWAYS WITH ME, YOUR ALWAYS ON MY MIND. BY FOR NOW. YOUR HUSBAND,BILL

July 30, 2012

I love you mom

jim bewley

July 22, 2012

I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH YOUR ALWAYS WITH ME.AND ALWAYS ON MY MIND DAY AND NIGHT. I FEEL YOU BY MY SIDE ALWAYS,I WISH WE WAS TOGETHER. BY YOUR HUSBAND FOREVER BILL BY

July 14, 2012

Hey Grandma
I thought about you a lot this week, not sure if its because mom just went to visti grandpa last weekend... makes me miss you. I looked through the photo albums you made for mom when me and josh were kids. Makes me laugh everytime that you spelled my name wrong! There was all the pictures of things I remember- brushing jake for hours and the puzzles me and Josh would do on your kitchen floor. I was thinking about the last Christmas that I spent with you, seems like such a long time ago. It makes me sad now to look back and realize how little time i spent with you the older I got, makes me wish I put more of an effort in to see you. I love you and miss you.

Arye

July 14, 2012

I love you mom. I wish you could hold your new great grandson, it is just like you told me it would be. It is so special to see and hold and day dream about all the wonderful things that im going to get to do and share with him. His name is Christopher Anthony and he is perfect. I hope to teach him your loney loney loney trick (ha ha)

Jim

July 11, 2012

SHIRLEY I MTSS YOU SO TERRIBLY IT HURTS ME SO MUCH,ILL NEVER FORGET YOU YOUR ALWAYSWITH ME DAY AND NIGHT. BY FOR NOW

BILL

July 2, 2012

Shirley-
You are truly one of the sweetest spirits I have ever known. I was talking with Bill about you and it brings it all back- I really miss your sillyness and how you were always 'almost' wetting your pants when anyone made you laugh. You mean so much to me and the kids-
I hope you can feel all of the love that everyone has for you. You are truly missed.

Tammy Freidt

June 30, 2012

Mom you will be so happy too know that Vanessa and Chris have had their baby boy and he is so cute. Just like Alexia mom, he has your lips and chin. I can't wait to teach him your famouse "loney,loney,loney". We love you mom, write to you soon.Jim and Lisa

June 30, 2012

Mom I miss you so much, my heart is so broken without you. Everyday I try so hard to be as upbeat and positive as I can, but oh my gosh , it is so hard. I love you mom.Talk with you soon

ji

June 24, 2012

I LOVE YOU HONEY, I THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME YOUR ALWAYS WITH ME AND SARA. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. BY FOR NOW BILL AND SARA

June 21, 2012

bill

June 20, 2012

SHIRLEY I MISS YOU SO WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL.I'll never stop needing you. your,s bill

June 17, 2012

Remembering all the little thing's, that made you so special. The times you doctored me back to good health, when I was sick. The times you lent me your ear, so I could tell you me problems, or gave me a hug when I felt bummed. The list goes on and on, those are the "little things" that made you MOM.

Jim

June 17, 2012

Thinking of you all the time

jim

June 14, 2012

WOW MOM DID YOU SEE THAT, Matt Cane the very first perfect game in Giants franchise history. I know you were watching that and I bet you are so excited. Love you always and forever.

jim

June 14, 2012

SHIRLEY I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE WITH ME ALL THE TIME, I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU FOR EVER.I NEVER REALIZED HOW MUCH I NEEDED YOU.BY SEE YOU LATER. BILL

BILL

June 12, 2012

LOVE YOU MOM

Jim

June 11, 2012

World biggest GIANTS FAN EVER!!

Jim

June 6, 2012

Remember laying outside sun tanning together. We had the music real load, drinks in our hands, dancing , singing. You are such a wonderful mom. You always had time me no matter what. Alexia keeps asking "when we going to see Grandma Shirley". Rest peacefully, talk to you soon

Jim

June 1, 2012

Jim

May 31, 2012

Mom, you will be happy to know that Dad and I have been spending a lot of our time together. I have sure needed him to help me deal with the depression and hopefully I have helpped him in return. I love you and give everyone a hug and kiss for me. Thank you mom for everything

jim

May 29, 2012

Well mom you have Sue back in your arms. I believe God knew how great a mothers love for her daughter and how great a daughters love for her mother and God stoped all the suffering and brought you two back together in each others arms. Absolutly wonderful. I love you both so much and will miss you both greatly but I have comfort in knowing you are together once again, thank you Lord.

Jim Bewley

May 26, 2012

Grandma,
You are missed greatly. I love you and ill never forget running around your house when we were little. Or sitting on your lap in the recliner while you played with my hair...
You had the most loving, happy presence and gave the sincerest hugs.
Love you

Arye

May 25, 2012

Happy Mothers Day Mom, love you.

Jim

May 13, 2012

Mom I guess it just goes to prove that I took a lot of things for granted when you were here. I find myself stressing out much more now, those simple talks we shared and how nothing was really that bad after speaking with you. You helped me in so many way's, I sure need you mom because those same simple things are not so simple and I'm feeling the stress. I speak to you in prayer's everyday and I'm looking for signs from you in hopes of you sharing your wisdom once again, some how some way.

Jim

May 10, 2012

Sis,
Everyday that goes by, reminds me of something new I am going to miss about you.
If I try to arrange flowers and I mess it up, I think how my sister Shirley could have done it with ease.
If I try to pick the right decor and the color scheme ends up looking awful, I think of how you could have made it look great in a few seconds.
But most of all when I think of a sister's love and kindness, I think of you.
You were gifted in so many ways.
Gosh, sister I MISS YOU.
Love,
Paula

Paula Carscadden

May 9, 2012

i love you shirley and always will i miss you so much your always with me by for now. your husband for ever and always. bill

May 8, 2012

I sure miss you mom, I think about you all day everyday.

Jim

April 26, 2012

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH AND ALWAYS WILL BY FOR NOW YOUR BILL

BILL D

April 21, 2012

Shirley will be missed by all that knew her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron & Mickie Robertson

April 16, 2012

April 14, 2012

i love and miss you so much and always will your always with me by for now

bill

April 13, 2012

I just wanted to say,Shirley was like a second mom to me. Her warmth and love were always obvious.I am lucky to have known her.Bill and family ,my thoughts and prayers are with you.I love you all very much...

Ted

April 11, 2012

April 11, 2012

Our thoughts are with your and your family. You will be greatly missed by all the PGE family.

John Sleuter

April 10, 2012

To our sweetest Aunt, Shirley. You have always had a special place in our hearts and always will. You will be truely be missed. You always made us feel special and loved. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
We Love You, Mike and Dequitta

Mike and Dee Dougherty

April 8, 2012

SHIRLEY WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.WE WILL ALLWAYS REMBER THE TRIP WE TOOK TO WASHINGTON,THREE CARS FOLLOWING ME.AND ALL THE OTHER PARTYS WE HAD.I WILL ALWAYS CHECK ON YOUR HUBBY. MACK

Mack Embry

April 7, 2012

Grandma, I love you and miss you very much. We always had such a great time together, fun memories that I will never forget. Like crafts, painting, sewing, cooking, shopping, and even our farting contest! Remember our camping trip, I told you the way to go when I had no idea, we must have circled around 5 times and laughed until we almost wet our pants. How about the time I spent the week with you and got flooded in, I cried so much, thinking I would never go home again. Even though your not with us, I know your in heaven smiling down, watching over us. Until we meet again, you will continue to be in my heart. You are truly an angel that will never be forgotten.

Granddaughter

April 6, 2012

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Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

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Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

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Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

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Ways to honor Shirley Dougherty's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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