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Lucinda O. Doherty

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Lucinda O. Doherty obituary, 1954-2019, Seneca, SC

BORN

1954

DIED

2019

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Lucinda Doherty Obituary

Lucinda Olinger Doherty

Seneca, SC

Lucinda Olinger Doherty, 64, of Seneca, SC, passed away February 19, 2019, after a 3-year battle with a rare incurable cancer, Carcinosarcoma. She was born April 8, 1954 in Atlanta, GA. Her parents, William Randolph Olinger, Jr. and Mary Frances Vaughan Olinger, as well as her father-in-law, Robert J. Doherty pre-deceased her. She is married to Gregory Alan Doherty and has one daughter from a previous marriage, Taylor Henry Meyer, and 2 stepchildren from Greg's previous marriage, Sean Patrick Doherty and Nicole Marie Doherty.

Her life with Greg was filled with many wonderful cross-country motorcycle trips, creating memories and seeing God's creation. She has known Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior since she was 50 years old and has devoted her life to serving Him. Her passion after retirement became short term mission trips where she was drawn to Kenya and serving with Freedom Global.

After Lucinda's diagnosis of Carcinosarcoma in August 2015, her daughter, Taylor, encouraged her to keep a journal, which has now been turned into a book of encouragement. It is titled "God Shows up in the Valleys, my Personal Journey with an Incurable Cancer." It can be purchased online through Amazon with all proceeds going to GHS Cancer Research in Greenville, SC. Lucinda is grateful to all the doctors, oncologists and nurses that treated her during her illness. It amazed her how God put together such an incredible team.

Lucinda is survived by her loving husband, Gregory Alan Doherty of Seneca, SC; her daughter, Taylor Henry Meyer and her husband, Brad of Atlanta, GA; her stepson, Sean Patrick Doherty and his wife Lindsey of Denver, CO; and her stepdaughter, Nicole Marie Doherty of Chicago, IL. Four precious grandchildren, Henry Luke Meyer, Cora Layne Doherty, Everett Alan Doherty and Selah Lucinda Meyer, who was born on February 20, 2019. She is survived by three siblings: brother, Grayson Vaughan Olinger and his wife, Linda of Greensboro, NC; sister, Mary Ruth Bolin and her husband, Robbie of Greensboro, NC; and John Randolph Graves Olinger and his wife, Rhonda of West End, NC; and all of their respective children (Lucinda's 6 nieces and nephews). She is also survived by her mother-in-law, MaryAnn Doherty of Clio, MI; her brother-in-law, Jeffrey Robert Doherty and his wife, Patricia of St. Louis, MO, and their 2 children.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM, March 9, 2019, Saturday, at Lifepoint Church, 1926 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC, with a reception following the service. Arrangements provided by Davenport Funeral Home, West Union, SC.

In lieu of flowers, Lucinda kindly requests memorial donations be made to either: GHS Cancer Institute, Attn: Rare Tumor Program, 300 E. McBee Avenue, Suite 503, Greenville, SC 29601 or to Freedom Global, Attn: In memory of Lucinda Doherty, P.O. Box 51373, Durham, NC 27717.

Lucinda would like to thank all of her prayer warriors who are too many to name, who lifted her up in prayer and a huge praise to God who used her cancer in amazing ways. To Him always be the glory!

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.davenportfuneralhome.com

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Davenport Funeral Home, Inc., PO Box 462, Walhalla, SC 29691 Phone: 864-638-3611Fax: 864-638-0806

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Published by The News and Observer on Mar. 2, 2019.

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Dell Crumpton

May 10, 2019

Cindy was one of my very best friends at NCSU. Some of my best memories during those years are with Cindy. We were hall mates. I have tried to find her since the 1980's with no luck. However, last Sunday I finally found her through this obituary. I am so distraught that I was unable to find her sooner so that we could have shared the next phase of our lives. She was a ray of sunlight to be around. I loved her so much that I have tried off and on to search for her, not knowing her current last name. I wish I had found her in another way so I could have re-connected face to face. All that I have read about her has been so heartwarming. I can see that she touched many, many people since our friendship. May God bless her loved ones. I wish I could give you hugs. I noticed she has a brother in the same county which I live. Life was too short for Cindy. Her smile in the posted pictures show that she has changed very little since the 1970's. She was a beautiful lady.

Sally Narveson

March 10, 2019

We knew Lucinda for a short time in Raleigh NC. Her love for the Lord was evident an d contagious. She will be missed but we know where she is and there is no doubt doubt she is rejoicing. Our love and prayers to all who are grieving.

Gerald

March 2, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort sustain you in your time of need.

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