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Helen Dougherty Obituary
Helen Kiernan Dougherty
1914-2023
Helen Kiernan Dougherty, 108, a long-time Opelika resident, passed peacefully from this life January 17, 2023.
Helen was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1914, to Edwin and Ingeborg Kiernan, the fourth of seven children.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Opelika, and a life-long volunteer, having worked with schools, youth groups, churches, and the hospital auxiliary. An avid reader, she held a library card for over 100 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; and her husband, Robert F. Dougherty.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary Cosgriff and Patricia Bishop (Jim); her grandchildren, Sean Cosgriff, Bridget Rodgers (Gary), Kristin Bishop (Jeremy Amason); a great-grandson, Arthur Amason (Anevay Dupuy); nieces, and nephews.
The family will greet friends in the Hall at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Friday, February 10, at 10 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church at 11 a.m. Father Gilbert Pierre will officiate and the graveside service will immediately follow at Garden Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Food Bank of East Alabama, or your favorite charity.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Angela Hodges
February 16, 2023
It was an honor to have known Mrs. Dougherty. She was so kind and such an inspiring lady.
Bruce Bailey
February 10, 2023
We will miss seeing her in church.she was a great inspiration at her age.
Mary Kiernan
February 8, 2023
Rest in peace dear Helen.
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