Emma Daugherty Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Emma Daugherty of Crisfield, Maryland. Emma, born on August 11, 1931, passed away on August 10, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Emma for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Emma’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry H. Riggin and Elnora Keyser Riggin; and her husband Oscar Ewell Daugherty, Jr.. She is survived by: her daughter Bonnie Lynn Collins (Franklin L. Collins, Jr.) of Crisfield; her grandson Brent Liam Collins (Audrey Collins) of Colorado; her great grandchild Arabella Maeve Collins of Colorado; her close friend Stella Sterling of Crisfield; Michelle Gandolfi of Crisfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home Activities Fund, 201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817.
