Sr. Marie Daugherty

Born in Richwoods, MO, on January 26, 1921, Margaret Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ellen DeClue Daugherty. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on July 16, 1938, and received the name Sister Marie.She professed her first vows in 1940 and final vows in 1945.

Sister Marie received a BS in Music Education from Webster University, MO in 1948; an MA in Music Education from DePaul University, MO in 1963; and Certification in Administration from St. Louis University in 1965.

Sister Marie’s ministries included: St. Agnes Home & School, Sparkill, NY (teacher/music director/liturgist, 1938-1941, 1947-1951); St. Mark Elementary and HS, St. Louis, MO (teacher, 1941-1947, principal, 1965-1975); Epiphany of Our Lord School, St. Louis, MO (1951-1954); Holy Rosary Elementary and HS, Monroe City, MO (1954-1965); music teacher at DeAndreis Catholic Boys HS, St. Louis, MO (1975-1976); Lordship of Jesus Foundation, Editor (1976-1978); St. Pius X Abbey Pax Publications, Editor (1978 1980); Pastoral Associate St. Mark Parish (1975-1980); Coordinator, Merton House, St; Louis (1980 1983); Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Charismatic Renewal (Leadership Formation, 1983-1990, pastoral ministry, 1990-1999, volunteer, 1999 2003); and Pastoral Associate, St. Cronan Parish (1990 1992).

Sister Marie was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mary Ellen and her siblings Francis, Patricia, Lucy, Michael, Cecil, Thomas, Helen, J. Glennon, and James. She is survived by beloved nieces, nephews, and grandnieces/nephews, relatives, Dominican Sisters, Associates, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Sparkill, NY on Monday, December 16 at 11:00AM a.m. Visitation is Monday, December 16, 2024 from 9:30 to 10:30am at Dominican Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30AM. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Arrangements are by Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dominican Sisters at the above address, attention – Sr. Irene Ellis, Prioress.