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Anna Dougherty Obituary
Knoxville, Tn
Anna E. Dougherty, age 32, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Anna had a wonderful spirit and energy and a life filled with many accomplishments. She completed her PhD in psychology and was a loving and supportive therapist to her patients in her adopted home of Santa Rosa, CA. She built a beautiful flower garden and was an accomplished jewelry maker. She struggled in a long and courageous battle with mental illness.
She is survived by her parents, John and LeAnne; her brother Andrew; her beloved dog, Dharma; and a loving extended family. Her body is altered in death, but her spirit remains. Rest in peace beautiful butterfly. Per her wishes, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made in her name to Focus Treatment Centers, 2210 Sutherland Ave. Suite 115, Knoxville, TN 37919. Phone number 865-622-7116
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Adam Joshua Cahn
May 27, 2025
Ten years.
Wow.
Margo S
June 13, 2024
Thinking of the Dougherty family. Anna was so beautiful, kind, and creative. She is not forgotten.
Kathleen Erickson
May 27, 2023
Thinking of the Dougherty family today and always. Anna´s light shown bright and that is how I remember her. May her light live on in those who love her.
Margo S.
May 26, 2023
I frequently think of Anna. She was so creative, kind, and beautiful. What a beautiful soul.
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Elizabeth Weiss
May 25, 2023
Sending love to Anna´s family on the anniversary of her passing.
Adam Cahn
May 25, 2019
Just got reminded that today was the anniversary; miss you so much.
April 12, 2018
Anna- you are so loved from those that remember you, especially from high school- and dancing! and smiling! we're missing you tremendously-
2000 love-
May 4, 2016
Anna helped me to believe there is nothing wrong with me. She was compassionate and genuine. I miss her every day and think of her each time a butterfly flutters above. She was truly amazing and I thank her family for bringing her into the world.
Hira Sadiq
March 8, 2016
"Hey miss" was always what I'd say to her when we both went to our porches in Santa Rosa, CA to drink our morning coffees and do our morning routines. She updated us about Dharma, about her new jewelry and stones, about her days at the job, and in return she'd listen to ours. Anna was more than a neighbor, she became a friend very fast. One who we trusted with our secrets, and I with hers. I miss her... I know she's flapping her wings in a beautiful place right now.
Caitlin Irwin
September 21, 2015
John, LeAnne, and Andrew,
I just found out about this and wanted to express my condolences. I had the pleasure of knowing Anna and being her roommate my freshman year at Pitzer. I'll always remember all the color and life she brought to the room we shared. And I do mean literal color! She turned the space we shared into an art gallery with all the beautiful things that she collected! Her strong and warm spirit was evident upon my very first meeting with her. She was one of the most interesting, unique, and loving people I've ever met. And I'm so happy to hear that she earned her PhD in psychology and was able to help others struggling with mental illness. I am so sorry for your loss, but please know that I will always remember Anna and remember her fondly.
Bob Engel
August 5, 2015
I had the honor of working with Anna at Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic in Santa Rosa. Anna had great devotion to her clients and was a bright spirit to her colleagues.
Allison Lederer
July 23, 2015
Reid and I are so saddened by this news. We love your family and are praying for you during this difficult time.
Elizabeth Weiss
July 18, 2015
I went to Pitzer College with Anna a number of years ago. My first memory of her was my first day my freshman year when she marched down the hall and announced that Pitzer women looked out for each other, like she was going to look out for me. I got to know her and admire her over the course of that year, not only for her quick wit and great humor, but because we shared many struggles. This is such a heart breaking loss. My love goes out to her family.
Kelly James
July 17, 2015
I just stumbled upon this on google and my heart is broken. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. I will always remember Anna as being one of my first friends at MPS, her warm spirit, and what a beautiful dancer she was. I remember her dancing to "In the Arms of an Angel", a song that was special to her. Please know you, her family, are all in my thoughts and I will always remember Anna.
Abby Feldman
July 16, 2015
I am honored and blessed to have know and loved Anna. We spent countless hours together when we both attended Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. We travelled Europe together, danced in the Mojave desert, and swung in hammocks on Pitzer's mounds. I know she is resting in peace. I am so proud to have learned she completed her PhD in Psychology and was living her dream of helping others through Voice Dialogue and talk therapy. I feel I would not be the understanding and caring person I am today without Anna. I am affected deeply by her passing and my thoughts are with you, LeAnne and John. I will be visiting the butterfly pavilion at our botanic garden here in Albuquerque, NM to see our Anna one last time.
Ron and Gwen Brown
July 13, 2015
Leanne
It is with great sorrow to hear of the loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you journey through this difficult time.
Jenna Freese
June 26, 2015
I am so saddened to hear of Anna's passing. I stumbled upon her obituary by chance and still cannot believe it. I have wonderful memories of Anna from high school and I am so happy to see that she became a therapist and earned her phD. Although we had lost touch, she continued to be in my thoughts. My condolences to your family.
Janie Wendelken
June 13, 2015
Dear Doughertys, I was so saddened to hear of Anna's death. Her 5th grade English teacher, Mary Jellison, saw the obituary in the paper. We have spent the evening remembering Anna and looking through her activities in the Webb yearbooks. Anna and I crossed paths again just a few years ago at Concord United Methodist Church and we had such a nice visit. She was always a beautiful young woman, inside and out -- as a middle schooler, so mature. I have such fond memories of working with Anna and the girls on the cheerleading squad, but even more precious memories of the personal discussion that she and I had in my office at Webb. Just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.
Julie (Adams) Houston
June 13, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Anna. I know how proud you all are of her and her accomplishments. May you find peace in the days to come.
Nancy Alva
June 9, 2015
Anna was my Therapist here in her second home of Santa Rosa, CA. I was with her for about a year. I called her my sweet Anna. I couldn't imagine anyone else that was more perfect for me. We laughed, I cried-everything that people do in the therapy rooms. She gave me a calendar book that I've used diligently and now will cherish. And she also gave me a magnet note pad for my refrigerator with an N on the top.
I loved bringing her my birds of paradise that have been blooming. Now I will always think of her as my Bird of Paradise. Please know I loved her very, very dearly. My deepest condolences to the Dougherty family .
Shauna
June 8, 2015
Leanne,
What a wonderful gift you shared with the world. Though I never knew her, the messages here reflect Anna left a bright and beautiful legacy. My heart is with you, and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Susan Baron
June 7, 2015
To The Dougherty Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss your beautiful daughter, Anna. She was a lovely, caring and kind friend. Anna was a wonderful therapist whose wisdom and kindness made a powerful impact in this world. Anna was a loving mom to her little Dharma. It was a delight to see the two of them together! And I will always think of Anna whenever a butterfly is fluttering nearby.
In Sympathy and Love, Susan Baron
Karen Wetherall
June 6, 2015
Leanne and John,
I loved Anna. What a beautiful spirit. I'm so saddened to learn of her passing. May you keep loving memories close as you go through this difficult time of loss. My thoughts are with you.
Wanda Sobieski
June 5, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I only wish I could say something to comfort you, but words are simply inadequate. You are in my thoughts as you walk this difficult path. Wanda
Denise Renye
June 5, 2015
May you rest in peace, sweet Anna.
Katie Rosas
June 3, 2015
LeAnne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I'm so sorry very for your loss.
Margo and John Simmons
June 3, 2015
Dear LeAnne and John,
Words can not express the sadness over Anna's death. She was a darling tow headed toddler when we first met her and as you always said, LeAnne, she had an old soul. We cherish the memories of a precocious vivacious, little girl running along the beach who grew up to be a beautiful, accomplished professional. She was charismatic, so creative, and wrote beautifully. I remember she and I getting ready for her prom. We put butterflies in her hair. She looked like an angel. She had such a wonderful presence and spirit, we will all miss but we will carry forward with us. Our deepest sympathy. Love Margo and John
Mary Desmond
June 3, 2015
Dear Leeanne, I cannot tell you how very sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful child. I know that her bright smile will live on forever in your heart. Please know that I will continue to pray for your pain to lessen a little each day. May you find peace. Mary
Leland van den Daele
June 3, 2015
Anna was beautiful spirit who brought light into the world. She will live in the hearts of all who knew her.
June 3, 2015
LeAnne and John, We are so saddened by the news of Anna's death, and can only imagine the emotional turmoil that you must be experiencing. Our thoughts are with you.
Richard and Sandy
Whitney Ray-Dawson
June 2, 2015
LeAnne and Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss, and hope you can find peace in the warm memories of your beautiful Anna.
June 2, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about your daughter. We never had the privilege of meeting her but know that she must have been something special because both of you are. We will be thinking good things for you. June and Rob
Marie Alcorn
June 2, 2015
My memory of Anna is of the towheaded toddler with the beautiful big eyes -- when Shelby McMillan took care of her and our son Bo. I cannot write more but I join others with what little I can in the emotional support of the family.
Robin Conklin
June 2, 2015
Dear LeAnne and John,
My thoughts are with you...so sorry for your loss.
Robin Conklin
Melanie Wood
June 2, 2015
LeAnne and John,
We are deeply sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter! Our thoughts and prayers are with you for peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
Zohar Berchik
June 1, 2015
Dear Leanne and John,
Sending you my deepest condolences.
My heart aches from this news about Anna. I can't seem to find words that will fit. I hope you find the strength you need to get through this difficult time and that you know that you are loved and not alone.
June 1, 2015
There is no words that a person can say to take away this sort of pain, only the Heavenly Father above can do that. Your family is in our thoughts and prayer during this time of bereavement. Rest in the Father above and He will give you peace and comfort. Remember the good times and the 32 years that God blessed you to have Anna.
Jenny Hines
June 1, 2015
Leann, I am heartbroken as I read this. What a beautiful young woman and such sadness for your family. My heart aches for you. Sending every positive though I have in your direction.
Georgiana Vines
June 1, 2015
The only butterfly garden I've visited is in Key West,Fla. I had one attach itself to me when I was there in January, on my hip. There was something beautiful about it. And peaceful....
Fred Hurst
June 1, 2015
John, Leanne, and Andrew,
Our family is so sorry to learn of Anna's passing. May God bless and comfort you at this time and forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred, Deena, James and Minde Hurst
Kim Wall
June 1, 2015
Dear LeAnne, John and Andrew,
When I heard the news today of Anna's passing, my heart sunk to my knees. I cannot begin to imagine what you are all going through. Sending you love, prayers and condolences while you begin to navigate life without your precious Anna.
Miriam Dyak
June 1, 2015
Oh, John and LeAnne, I am so so sorry! I will keep you in my heart and prayers. And I know Hal is right - Anna will light up the whole cosmos with her amazing soul.
Robyn Askew
June 1, 2015
LeAnne and John, the passing of this lovely spirit from this earth is beyond words for me. I know that she is safe, happy and free in the next realm. Prayers and comfort and peace are offered for you and your family. Robyn
Hal Stone
June 1, 2015
Your spirit will make the heavens shine! As for you I will just hold you in my heart. When my time comes to pass over then I look forward to meeting with you and maybe you can do some V.D. sessions with me to help me get oriented. Say hello to my son Joshua.
Jamie Shoemaker
June 1, 2015
So incredibly sorry to hear this. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy and Ron Turner
June 1, 2015
Please know we grieve with you and your family in the loss of your precious daughter and pray there will be peace and comfort in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Craig Chiles
June 1, 2015
LeAnne, John, and Andrew words cannot express my sorrow. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
June 1, 2015
LeAnne,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your BEAUTIFUL daughter. I can't imagine what you are going through. I'm praying for you and your family.
Nan Bobbett
CBT Advisory Board member
Amanda Copeland
June 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss Dr. Dougherty. She was a beautiful girl. Praying for peace for your family.
Kathleen Erickson
June 1, 2015
There are no words. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in one another and know you are not grieving alone. Thank you for your courageous sharing of Anna's struggle. You have shone a light that illuminates the reality that many good and talented people and many fine families are touched by the ravages of mental illness.
K.C. Callahan-Aves
May 31, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers every night. May Anna rest in peace now
Judith Bible
May 31, 2015
I am so very sorry to read this. Please know that my heartfelt sympathy is with you. Anna must have been a remarkable young woman.
R Y
May 31, 2015
So deeply sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort from God's marvelous future blessings. (John 6:40)
Debbie Via
May 31, 2015
My thoughts, prayers and wishes are with you all.
Debbie (Cox) Via
May 31, 2015
I would like to express my sincerest sympathy for the loss of Anna. Know that our Heavenly father, the God of all Comfort will give you peace and endurance at this time.
Sonya Opachick
May 31, 2015
I was greatly saddened to hear that dear sweet Anna had passed. I count it a great honor to have gotten the chance to know her. She was a very kind person and a great blessing to all. She will be greatly missed.
Mali Glazer
May 31, 2015
Dear Doughertys - We are so saddened by your loss. Though we never knew Anna, we can tell she was an amazing woman. You have our friendship and love through and beyond this difficult time. Allan & Mali Glazer
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