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Helyn Dougherty Obituary
January 28, 1926 - November 8, 2021
Helyn Link Dougherty, age 95, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away on November 8, 2021. She was born on January 28, 1926, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late James A. and Grace B. Link. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two daughters, Deirdre D. Grogan and Brennan D. Hodges; James J. Dougherty, Patrick B. Dougherty; and brother, James A. Link.
Ms. Dougherty graduated from Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Va. in 1945, and then returned to college in her mid-sixties, graduating Suma Cum Laude from East Tennessee State University with a major in philosophy and minors in history, business and social studies. She continued her studies at E.T.S.U. and earned a M.A. in Philosophy after doing thesis preparation at Oxford University and Cambridge University in England. She travelled extensively throughout her life and was an avid tennis player.
She is survived by two sons, Patrick B. Dougherty (Patricia) and Shamas J. Dougherty; along with daughters, Ronan D. King and Tara D. Murnane (Brian); and seven grandchildren, Alyson G. Brooks (Kyle), Bryce D. Hodges (Lauren), Brennan M. Dougherty, William "Will" E. King III., Moseley K. Snyder (Cody), Ryan P. Dougherty (Lien), and Grace P. Murnane. She is also survived by son-in-law, Ken Hodges; great-grandchildren, Connor and Amelia Brooks, Brennan Hodges and Kingsley Snyder; and one sister, Margaret L. Kane.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the wonderful workers who provided her excellent care.
A committal service will be conducted at 4 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2021, at Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol Tenn., with The Reverend Joe Dunagan presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol YMCA, 400 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Bristol, TN 37620 or the Viking Biking for Shamas program, c/o Tennessee High School, 1112 Edgemont, Ave., Bristol, TN 37620.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.akardfuneralhome.com.
Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is honored to be serving the Dougherty family.
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Julie Harlan and family
November 16, 2021
Ronan, Shamas, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my heart. You will see her again. Until then, hold your memories of her in your heart.
Pat Shaffer
November 14, 2021
Ronan and family, I am keeping you in my heart and prayers as you honor a life well lived. Cherish every memory of your wonderful Mother and Grandmother
Pam Moore
November 14, 2021
So sorry to hear the loss of you mother praying for the family
Deborah Kerr
November 14, 2021
Ronan, I´m so sorry to hear of your mother´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love to you at this difficult time.
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