Mrs. Nellie Daugherty

Mrs. Nellie Daugherty obituary

Mrs. Nellie Daugherty

Nellie Daugherty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Amos Carvelli Funeral Home on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Nellie Daugherty, 97, of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

She as born in Akron, Ohio on July 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Paul and Naomi Cox Cupp.

She was married to James R. Daugherty, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are one son, Earl R. Daugherty of West Union; one daughter, Tamela Fazio of Clarksburg; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one great great grandson; and one brother, Ray Cupp and his wife Georgianna of Clarksburg.

She was also preceded in death by three siblings, Jean Cupp, James Cupp and Paul Cupp.

Mrs. Daugherty was a graduate of Doddridge County High School and was retired from the billing and credit department at United Hospital Center with over 40 years of service.

She was a member of Queen Esther Chapter No. 11 Order of Eastern Star of Clarksburg and the Ladies of the Oriental Shrine, a volunteer at United Hospital Center and a member of the Duff Street United Methodist Church. Nellie Loved her church family.

She loved to read and loved her black and white westerns. Nellie was "grandma" to everyone at the Village Market Place in Clarksburg, where she and her daughter Tamela have had a table for a couple of years.

In keeping with her wishes, Mrs. Daugherty will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Duff Street United Methodist Church.

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