Obituary for Kimberly Ann Dougherty (Harrison)
Kimberly Ann Dougherty
(Harrison)
Avon – February 1, 2023 at age 72. Kim is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Jerry Dougherty; daughters, Jennifer Dougherty (Tim Ferrara), Colleen (Bryan) Mann; son, John Dougherty (Mark Falls); brother, Steve (Kathy) Harrison and multiple nieces, nephews, sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws and cousins.
Kim was born on November 8, 1950, the daughter of Roger and Jane Harrison. She was a proud wife, mother, sister, businesswoman and most proudly, grandmother to Ruairi, Gideon and Killian Mann. Kim grew up as a faith-filled person, attending St. Agnes Catholic School in Avon before going on to St. Agnes High School in Rochester. She grew up under the business savvy and community-focused guidance of her mother Jane, the founder of the Genesee Valley Penny Savers. And the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
Kim was dedicated to her family, her faith, her community and to being a steward and leader of her mother’s legacy, co-leading the Genesse Valley Penny Saver alongside her beloved brother, Steve. She was the true example of a servant leader, giving selflessly to the people and community she cared so much about. Mostly quiet and reserved, she was proud, never letting her own challenges, health or other, get in the way of doing what she could to take care of others. After all “she didn’t have time for that.” Sometimes it was just a thoughtful card, but often it was something she baked in the kitchen, where she found her peace.
Throughout her life she had a great love for horses that she joyfully passed on to both her daughter Jennifer and grand daughter Ruairi. Kim was the American “mom” to multiple foreign exchange students from around the world.
She was not a social butterfly, unlike her husband, Jerry. That just wasn’t her thing. She found her joy in her family, her home and giving back to the community as an employer, donor and a dedicated, behind the scenes, Rotary wife. Kim served on the board of the St. Agnes School Education Foundation and for many years on the Theresa House Board.
Family and friends may call Friday, February 10, 2023 from 2 – 6 PM at the Stephenson – Dougherty Funeral Home 350 Genesee Street, Avon. Her Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Februray 11, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Agnes Church, 96 Prospect Street, Avon. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Avon. Donations in her honor may be made to Saint Agnes School Education Foundation 60 Park Place Avon, NY 14414 (https://www.stagnesavon.org/giving-opportunities) and the Sisters of Saint Joseph 150 French Road Rochester, NY 14618 (https://www.ssjrochester.org/).
(Harrison)
Avon – February 1, 2023 at age 72. Kim is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Jerry Dougherty; daughters, Jennifer Dougherty (Tim Ferrara), Colleen (Bryan) Mann; son, John Dougherty (Mark Falls); brother, Steve (Kathy) Harrison and multiple nieces, nephews, sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws and cousins.
Kim was born on November 8, 1950, the daughter of Roger and Jane Harrison. She was a proud wife, mother, sister, businesswoman and most proudly, grandmother to Ruairi, Gideon and Killian Mann. Kim grew up as a faith-filled person, attending St. Agnes Catholic School in Avon before going on to St. Agnes High School in Rochester. She grew up under the business savvy and community-focused guidance of her mother Jane, the founder of the Genesee Valley Penny Savers. And the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
Kim was dedicated to her family, her faith, her community and to being a steward and leader of her mother’s legacy, co-leading the Genesse Valley Penny Saver alongside her beloved brother, Steve. She was the true example of a servant leader, giving selflessly to the people and community she cared so much about. Mostly quiet and reserved, she was proud, never letting her own challenges, health or other, get in the way of doing what she could to take care of others. After all “she didn’t have time for that.” Sometimes it was just a thoughtful card, but often it was something she baked in the kitchen, where she found her peace.
Throughout her life she had a great love for horses that she joyfully passed on to both her daughter Jennifer and grand daughter Ruairi. Kim was the American “mom” to multiple foreign exchange students from around the world.
She was not a social butterfly, unlike her husband, Jerry. That just wasn’t her thing. She found her joy in her family, her home and giving back to the community as an employer, donor and a dedicated, behind the scenes, Rotary wife. Kim served on the board of the St. Agnes School Education Foundation and for many years on the Theresa House Board.
Family and friends may call Friday, February 10, 2023 from 2 – 6 PM at the Stephenson – Dougherty Funeral Home 350 Genesee Street, Avon. Her Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Februray 11, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Agnes Church, 96 Prospect Street, Avon. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Avon. Donations in her honor may be made to Saint Agnes School Education Foundation 60 Park Place Avon, NY 14414 (https://www.stagnesavon.org/giving-opportunities) and the Sisters of Saint Joseph 150 French Road Rochester, NY 14618 (https://www.ssjrochester.org/).