Melinda Dougherty

Melinda Dougherty, 65, of Reddick passed away Wednesday, May 15 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by loved ones during her final moments.

Born April 21, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee; she was the daughter of the late Alvin Sherman and Ella (Peterson) Sinnamon.  She was raised in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, and on October 1, 1971 she married Joseph Dougherty, Sr who survives.

Aside from her parents she was predeceased by her step-father, Howard Sinnamon; a brother, Warren Sherman; and a daughter, Shannon Dougherty.

Aside from her husband she is survived by daughters; Kristina Dougherty; Gracie Moeller; and sons; Michael Dougherty, Jr; Matthew Dougherty; and son-in-law; Richard Valva. Grandchildren; Shaun, Ryan, R.J, Isaac, Ronald, Samantha, Joseph III, Philip, K.C., Emily, Patrick, Athena.  Great grandchildren; Wyatt, Serinity, Ryan Jr., Thomas, Kristian, Alijiah, Kylie, Allysen, Adaleigh; Sister; Julie Sinnamon and brothers; Bruce Sinnamon; Craig Sinnamon.