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Obituary for Daugherty


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday September 09, 1998

L. Jean Daugherty, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, passed away Saturday, September 5, 1998. Jean was born on July 11, 1919 to Morton and Nellie Sanders in Superior, NE. She graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1940, with a degree in Journalism. Her working career included Newsletters for charitable organizations and her retirement was from the Public Affairs office at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William M. Daugherty and his dedicated guide dog, Marty; daughter, Patricia Ann Marianetti and husband, Paul all of Albuquerque; brother, Leon Sanders and wife, Elva of Norton, OH; sister, Doris Sanders Moore of West Palm Beach, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Jean's extended family includes her"Dutch" granddaughter, Bregtije Andela of Groening, The Netherlands; her favorite"Girls", Sheba and Pookie' and her many acquaintances and cohorts in the field of Journalism and with her love of Western history. Her family and many friends will miss this gracious lady, loving wife, and caring mother. The family would like to thank the staff and 2nd floor nurses at Manzano del Sol for their care. Services will be held Wednesday, 3:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul NE, with Rev. Myron White officiating. Private entombment will take place. Friends may visit Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Wednesday, one hour prior to service. J.W.T.L.B.H. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.