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Etta Daugherty

Etta Daugherty, 94, of Heiskell passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center.

Etta was born Aug. 6, 1929, in Sevier County, Tennessee, to Lawrence and Lillie McGill.

Throughout her life, she loved quilting, canning, going to church, and going to flea markets, yard sales, and auctions. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Daugherty; sister, Bulla Vickery; two grandchildren; and brothers, Conley and Bill McGill.

She is survived by her daughters, Jeanette Sexton and husband Boyd of Heiskell, Bobbie McKamey of Clinton, and Alma Gardner and husband Edward of Oliver Springs; sons Leslie Daugherty and wife Patricia of Clinton and Don Daugherty and wife Alice; seven grandchildren; sister, Maudie K. Robinson of Lincoln Park, MI; brothers, James “Doc” McGill of Clinton and Clyde McGill of Lincoln Park, MI; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

The family received friends 5-7 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2024, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.

The funeral followed in the chapel with Pastor Blake Miller officiating.  Her graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Anderson Memorial Garden. 

Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

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