Judith Anne Dougherty

Judith Anne Dougherty, age 62, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Big Bend Hospice House after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family and devoted friends. Her bravery, determination, and deep passion for life were an inspiration to all who knew and loved her.

She was a wonderful daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. A Jackson County native, Judith moved to Tallahassee in 1975. She completed her Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning at FSU and went on to serve as an aide to the Leon County Commission. Her interests were far reaching and included photography, travel, camping, politics, literature and a knowledge and curiosity about the natural world. She relished life and was a staunch friend to animals including her work with Big Dog Rescue.

She is survived by her mother Dorothy Dougherty of Marianna, her brother John Dougherty of Golden Colorado, sisters Kathy Sirmans (Terry) of Panama City, and Jill Dean of Tallahassee, daughters Gina Gorman (Scott) of Tallahassee, Jennifer Sapp (Keith) of Marianna, grandchildren Anne Marie and Ethan Sapp, devoted former husband Raymond Convery, nieces Ashleigh Jordan and Sarah Dean, nephew Josh Jordan, great-niece Makayla Jordan, and great-nephew Nathanael Jordan. She had many beautiful and interesting friends. She loved passionately and was loved by many.

She was preceded in death by her father Dale Alan Dougherty and close cousin Becky Sharpe.

The family will be receiving friends during the scheduled visitation at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home 1737 Riggins Road (850) 877-8191 from 5pm-7pm EDT on Sunday, July 25, 2010. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers, to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, Fl. 32308 or Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue, P.O. Box 15571 Tallahassee, Fl. 32317.

Arrangements are under the direction of Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home in Tallahassee, Florida.