Cheryl Lynn Dougherty

Ms. Cheryl Lynn Dougherty, 64, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Frederick Health Hospital. Born in Cumberland on December 31, 1959, Cheryl was the daughter of Mary Jo Rowan Dougherty and the late L. Patrick Dougherty. Cheryl graduated St. John’s Catholic School, Frederick High School and Towson University. Cheryl was employed at the LHC Group and Marshalls. Cheryl was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and enjoyed reading and performing small acts of kindness for her many friends. She loved dogs, especially bulldogs and was a passionate Las Vegas (Oakland) Raiders and Baltimore Ravens fan!

Surviving in addition to her mother are four siblings, Jeffrey P. Dougherty and wife, Joni Kinsley, of Stuart, FL, Donald J. "Don" Dougherty, of Mt. Airy, Mary Pat Dougherty and husband Edwin Mackley, of Frederick, and Julie D. Brown and husband Steve, of Fernandina Beach, FL, four nieces and nephews, Chelsea Dougherty, Shannon Dougherty, Keegan Kinsley and Hagen Mackley, and family friends Eddie Gunneaux, II and Heather Neider. Cheryl was preceded in death by her father.

Cheryl and her family are extremely grateful to all the healthcare professionals, who provided such wonderful, compassionate care and comfort for her.

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the family will receive friends at the funeral home at 11 AM, memorial service to follow at 12 PM. Inurnment will follow at St. Johns Cemetery, Frederick.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Frederick County Humane Society, P. O. Box 3185, Frederick, MD 21705-3185 (fchs.org) or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at keeneybasford.com.