Elizabeth "Beth" Marie Dougherty

Elizabeth Marie Dougherty, lovingly known to family and friends as Beth, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 9th, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Born on July 20th, 1959 to the late William and Jane (nee: McLaughlin) Norbeck in the Greys Ferry neighborhood of South Philadelphia. She graduated from Saint Aloysius Grade School and St. Maria Goretti High School (Class of 1977).

Beth married her soul mate, Tommy, on November 8th, 1980 and welcomed her two daughters over the next two years. She continued to reside in South Philly until 1996, when she moved her family to Charlotte, NC for a job opportunity with Wells Fargo. She remained with Wells Fargo in Retirement Services until she retired after 44 years of service.

She will be remembered for her loving and caring nature along with her infectious smile and contagious laugh. She provided unconditional love and loyalty to her family, which meant the world to her.

Beth was an avid book lover, favoring mystery, and historically based books. She kept the local librarians busy and on their toes. She always had a story to share about the characters or the plot of the book she was reading.

Her favorite place, besides being with her family was Oak Island, NC, with her Tommy by her side, listening to the ocean. Beth spent many birthdays and anniversaries enjoying the beautiful scenic landscape of coastal North Carolina.

Beth was a huge supporter and champion of both her daughters and five grandchildren. She never hesitated to let anyone she knew or just met, know how proud she was of her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren.

Beth was one of nine siblings; her sisters played an important role in her life; especially when she moved over 500 miles away to North Carolina. She would look forward to her Sunday catch up calls to wrap up her weekend..

Beth is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Jane Norvilas (John) and Terri Behlau; her brother, Dennis Norbeck (Mary); her mother-in-law, Geraldine (nee: Porreca) Dougherty; and her brother-in-law, Michael Dougherty.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Thomas Dougherty; her loving daughters, Erin Thornton (Mark) and Kristin Clark (Kinte), her wonderful grandchildren, Ashlyn Clark, Christopher Clark, Kinleigh Thornton, Judah Clark, and Sadie Thornton; her brothers, Billy Norbeck (late, Patsy), Jimmy Norbeck (Cookie), Bobby Norbeck (Rita), Donnie Norbeck (Pat), and Mary Morrell (late, Walt), her brothers-in-law, Johnny Behlau and Joey Dougherty (Tracy); her sisters-in-law, Joanne Wilson (Tom) and Annie Monterosso (Jack); and many other loving extended family members and life-long friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 15, 2023 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC. A visitation will be held prior from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mint Hill Library.