Helene Mary Dougherty (nee Donaldson), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the age of 80. Beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Rose Donaldson; devoted mother of Nancy (Lloyd) Dressel, Judy (Tom) Eigenseher, Jim (late Kathi) Dougherty, and Jackie (Bob) Carpenter; cherished grandmother of Erin (James) Nelson, Chrissy (James) Womack, Mark (Jennifer) Luebbert, James Dougherty, Alex Ricketson, Bobby Carpenter, and Brian Carpenter; treasured great-grandmother of Emma, Easton, Teagan, Kate, and Isla; dear sister of Rosemary (James) Wollberg, and Gerald (Beverly) Donaldson; and best friend of Kitty Sanders. Helene is also preceded in death by her three sisters, Florence Donaldson, Betty (late Gus) Bova, and Janet Donaldson.
Helene was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. She enjoyed dancing, singing, swimming, festivals, celebrating holidays, and birthday parties. Helene loved her dogs, but most of all she loved spending time with her beloved family and enjoying ice cream with them. Helene was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Memorials may be made in Helene's name to the
Alzheimer's Association and the
American Cancer Society.