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RUTH DAUGHERTY

Ruth Ilene (Heft) Daugherty, 96, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Glen Dale and West Liberty, WV, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at home.

She was born May 27, 1928 in Wheeling, WV to the late Marvin Wesley and Lulu (Greenlee) Heft.

Ruth was a graduate of West Liberty High School and West Liberty State College (now University), and was a member of Glen Dale United Methodist Church. She was a retired teacher of 20 years for the Ohio County School System and had taught at the former Webster School and West Liberty Elementary School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norval “Doc” Daugherty; a sister, Thelma Miller; and two brothers, Clarence and Everett.

She is survived by her son, Dennis, of Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Carolyn (John) Turner, of Warren, OH; granddaughter, Jennifer Turner, of Syracuse, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, where the service will take place on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11am, at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St. Wheeling (304-242-2311). There will be no graveside service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center.