Marion Johnson Doherty

1934 - 2017

Marion Johnson Doherty obituary, 1934-2017, Midlothian, VA

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel

1020 Huguenot Road

Midlothian, Virginia

Marion Doherty Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 23, 2017.

Marion J. Doherty, 82, of Richmond, passed away August 20. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Algot and Hennie Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John T. Doherty, son, John Eric Doherty and his wife Tracey; three grandchildren, Julia, Katy, and Brendan, and sister-in-law, Mary Alice Wilkin. She was a graduate of State University, Class of 1955, in Oswego, NY and a member of Alpha Delta sorority. She taught elementary school in Huntington, Long Island, NY and Kensington, MD. She was a member of Salisbury Country Club where she was employed from 1967 to 1998. From 1986 to the present, she loved to play tennis on club teams. She loved the ocean beaches, Charleston, SC, and gardening at home. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, August 29 at 11 am at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA. Online condolences may be made at www.woodyfuneralhome.com.

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August 23, 2017

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As President of Woody Funeral Home, I extend our deepest sympathy from all our staff for your loss. We are committed to providing the utmost care to you at this time and throughout the days to come. Our purpose is to assist and serve you in a manner that exceeds your expectations. We pledge to strive to merit the trust you have reposed in us.

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