Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Barbara Dougherty Obituary
On February 19, 2015, Barbara Lee Dougherty, born April 25, 1949, of Snow Hill, MD, died peacefully, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her mother, Muriel Shapiro of Santa Barbara, her sisters, Leslie Maul of Asheville, NC, and Nancy Shapiro of Tiburon, CA, her husband, Michael R. Dougherty of Santa Barbara, her children, Jessie Dougherty of Santa Barbara, Luke Dougherty and Elvi Jo Daly of New York and her grandchildren, Noah Dougherty, Soliegh Dougherty, Maggie Rose Gooch and Penelope Dougherty-Daly.
Teacher, Artist, Mother, Friend, Activist, Entrepreneur, Dreamer, Inspirer, Relentless Student, Spinner of Yarns and Lover of Dogs, Barb pursued those passions without compromise throughout her life.
Her education included a PhD from University of Phoenix and a JD from Concord Law School - Kaplan University.
She was loved, and will be missed.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Dougherty
5 Entries
larry bender
September 18, 2022
Ran across this in the attic of my grandparents. So sorry for you loss and to now know B Dougherty is no longer painting. Was hoping to get information on this. Maybe someone will see this and let me know.
Harmony USA by Barbara Dougherty
Julio Martinez
October 15, 2016
I am sorry for all the year sw missed knowing you. The five paintings of yours we have are a warm memory. - Julio Martinez
barbara plourde
May 17, 2015
Beloved friend and academic compadre. Gone but still living because of the experiences and lessons shared. I miss you every day.
Lesley Maul
April 25, 2015
You are free! Fly. With love
Lellie
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
April 25, 2015
Sorry for your loss. May our caring God support you during this difficult time. 1 Peter 5 : 7
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in Barbara Dougherty's name
Memorial Events
for Barbara Dougherty
People and places connected with Barbara
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Barbara's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
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.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
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.
Read moreWays to honor Barbara Dougherty's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
