Frances Joann Daugherty

Frances Joann Daugherty obituary, Salisbury, NC

Frances Joann Daugherty

Frances Daugherty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lyerly Funeral Home on Feb. 10, 2026.
Mrs. Frances Joann Daugherty of Salisbury, NC was born on July 2, 1942 and departed life on February 9, 2026.

She was educated at R.A. Clement School. Mrs. Daugherty was employed by Cone Mill, Inc. (Salisbury Plant) for 20 years upon her retirement. She was also employed at Henniges Automotive and M&R Cleaning Corp. after her retirement.

She is survived by her son, John W. Daugherty, II of Salisbury; daughter, Sonia Daugherty-Koontz of Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Faith Daugherty, John Daugherty, III, Hope Daugherty, Serenity Daugherty, Charity Daugherty, Keith Davidson, Markeice Daugherty, Javen Watson, and Eboni Watson; nephew Philip Wansley; in addition to many nephews, cousins, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Daugherty; daughter, Pat Daugherty-Geter; beloved nephew, Radrigus Daugherty; brothers, Larry Wansley, Barry Wansley, Robert Holland; sisters, Eloise Chunn and Ernestine Pulliam.

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