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1982
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2015
Megan Dougherty Obituary
Charleston, West Virginia 1982. Megan Elizabeth Dougherty was born, six months later she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. She was given three months to live, due to little advances in cancer therapy at the time. She spent the next ten years of her life in an Albuquerque, New Mexico hospital. And beat cancer.
Megan was raised by loyal and loving family and friends until the age of 20. She participated in Special Olympics, and volunteered at countless hospitals, schools, churches and charities. In 2003 she lost her mother and best friend Paula Sue Dougherty. Everything changed.
She would spend the next 12 years in and out of group housing, with various caregivers. But that's not to say she didn't enjoy it, she always found happiness in every situation.
In 2009 she was reunited with her father, Carlton C. Dougherty and she would visit him every summer and every Christmas. His funeral was held five months ago. She was able to attend and send him off with the rest of her family.
Megan was loved by every soul she ever crossed, nobody was ever a stranger. And she has fought tougher obstacles in her few years than you and I will ever face our whole lives.
Megan passed away on Thursday, March 12th.
She is survived by her three brothers, also countless family and friends.
Services will be held at Sagebrush Community Church in Albuquerque Friday, March 20th at 3:00 pm.
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for Megan Dougherty
Kathryn Kesten
December 2, 2015
I will miss u Megan we were best friend I will miss u very much.
March 27, 2015
Sure your parents were waiting for you.
Kenneth Taylor
March 22, 2015
My condolences go out to the family and friends for your recent loss. May the God of all comfort console you with the positive hope of being able to see your loved one again. 2 Cor. 1:3
March 21, 2015
I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Megan but heard so many positive stories and facts about her. Prayers for family-Rest with God now Megan.
Michon Homer
March 20, 2015
She was truly an angel and it was an honor for me to know her as brief as it was. She definitely made a very lasting impression and she will be missed. Rest in peace.
Terry Walton
March 20, 2015
I will miss you Megan. Rest in peace until we meet again. Love you always
Auntie Terry
Joyce Thornhill
March 20, 2015
U are going to be missed by all of your friends & family. Love Joyce Thornhill & Family
Thornhill Joyce
March 20, 2015
She was a great nice friend to everyone. Love Joyce Thornhill
Debra Bench
March 19, 2015
When ever megan came to ees she always had a smile on her face and it was contagous. She will be missed by many. My prayers go to her family.
Candice Britton
March 19, 2015
Megan was my only niece. My sisters daughter. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. At least now shes back with her Mom, Dad, and grandparents. I love you Meg, Aunt Candi
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