Mayree Dougherty

BIOGRAPHY

Mayree Dougherty was born in Carson Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, on 31 March 1903, to parents Fredrick G. Reed (1875–1950) and Clemmenza L. Underwood (1881–1953). She had 12 siblings.

Throughout her life, Mayree welcomed and cared for numerous children after becoming licensed as a childcare provider by a local physician. She also worked as a midwife, housekeeper, and nanny, in addition to owning and operating a local motel.

On her 110th birthday, it was reported that although she was somewhat hard of hearing, she remained mentally sharp and fully aware of her surroundings and current events.

Mayree Dougherty passed away at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado, on 9 March 2015, at the age of 111 years, 343 days. She was survived by her sons, David and Joe, as well as nine grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.

RECOGNITION

Dougherty’s age was verified by Mark Muir and Anson Davis, and was validated by the Gerontology Research Group on 28 May 2014. The validation was later recognized by LongeviQuest.

On 21 February 2015, at the age of 111 years, 327 days, she surpassed the final age of Linnie Jones, becoming the oldest person ever to have lived/died in the U.S. state of Colorado. She held the title until Annabelle Holblinger surpassed her final age in February 2021.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Mayree Dougherty Celebrates Her 110th Birthday” – The Prowers Journal

* Dolly Alice Mayree “Mayree” Reed Dougherty – Find A Grave

* Mayree Dougherty Obituary – Valley Memorial & Horber Funeral Chapel

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