Obituary of Peggy Daugherty

Peggy Daugherty, of Independence, KY passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the age of 73. She raised her three children before going to work at St. Charles Nursing Home for six years and then worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Elizabeth Edgewood for 16 years. She was an avid walker; walking nearly six miles each and every day for over 30 years. Peggy's greatest asset was her hugs, for which she gave to everyone. She simply loved kids, friends and strangers. Peggy was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Daugherty, Jr.; daughter, Cindy Daugherty; sister, Faye Bowman and mother, Geraldine Watson. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Jerry Daugherty; daughter, Debbie (Wayne) Adams; son, Scott (Denise) Daugherty; four granddaughters; three grandsons; one great-granddaughter; six nieces; two nephews; as well as other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be privately held at Independence Cemetery. The family will be having a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Peggy's name may be made to the Greater Cincinnati Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St., Suite #1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203 and/or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.