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Helen Marie Lowry Dougherty
Oct 14, 2012
Oct. 14, 2012
On Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, Helen Marie Lowry Dougherty, of Athens, completed her journey that began Sept. 18, 1924.
She was the oldest of three children born to the late Rossi and F.A. Lowry Sr. Her siblings, Floyd Jr. and Virginia Anderson both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years and the love of her life, Judson Dougherty; and one son-in-law, Lynn Walter Dodez.
After various employments and completing her education at Tennessee Wesleyan College, she began a teaching career at McMinn County High School in the science/biology department. For 20 years she taught, mentored and nurtured young minds and is remembered still by some of her students as one of their favorites.
She will also be remembered by family and friends for the huge, day-long gatherings that she hosted on Thanksgiving. She lived a long, healthy and fruitful life, remaining in her home for the duration.
A lifelong member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church and community, she never lived more than a mile from where she was raised. Still, she managed to travel to the four corners of the USA to visit friends and relatives or to simply sightsee. She also traveled to the four corners of the world visiting Australia, New Zealand, Japan and touring the gardens of Europe.
Survivors include five children and their spouses, Patricia Ann Dodez, Joan Marie and Jerry Kilgore, Judson McLean Jr. and Lyssa Rhodes Dougherty, Lowry Floyd \"Whitey\" and Sherry \"Pete\" Kirkpatrick Dougherty and Blan Macon and Kathy Guffey Dougherty; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Stanley Hammonds officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Harmony Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Anderson, Donnie Anderson, Mike Lowry, Mark Lowry, Brice Dougherty, Matt Woodcock, McLean Dougherty and Adam Wilson.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral & Cremation Services.
The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McMinn County Education Foundation, 216 N. Jackson St., Athens, TN 37303.
If you are unable to attend this service or visitation, sign the guest register at www.smithfuneral&cremationservicesofathens.com
Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is serving the family of Marie Lowry Dougherty.
