Roberta Daugherty, age 103, of formerly of St. Charles St. in Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away January 8, 2023, at Bickford of Lancaster, Lancaster, Ohio.
Roberta was born December 12, 1919, in Flatwoods, Kentucky to Melvin and Louella Ward. She was in business for many years, owning and operating the Kut & Kurl Hair Salon in Nelsonville with her sister Frankie Sackett. She was a longtime member of the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church and the Eastern Star.
Surviving are her son Terry (Mary) Daugherty of Lancaster; grandchildren, Steven Paul (Erin) Daugherty, Tammy Daugherty Van Scoy, and Jeff (Sarah) Daugherty; great-grandchildren, Noah, Mason, Emma, Brita, Rachael, Zachary, and Jenna; great-great-grandchildren, Sophia, Declan, and Riley; and nieces, Sue, Joanie, Gina, Jeanie, and Tracie.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 74 years, Paul W. Daugherty; siblings, Dennis, Melvin Jr. Gene, Abbey, Gerald, Frankie, Eula, and Elizabeth; and niece, Kathy Odum.
Chris Jolly and Sheryl Auflick were her special pen pals. The family wishes to thank Bickford Assisted Living caretakers, especially nurse Cheryl, and FairHoPe Hospice.
Funeral services were held at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, Ohio with Rev. Mike Thomas officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville, Ohio.
Calling hours were observed 4:30-7:00 pm, Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the funeral home, and 11:00 to the time of service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church.