Memorial Services will be at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10am.
Catherine Lynn (Paulsen) Daugherty, 69, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born in Holdrege, Nebraska, Catherine was the daughter of Alice and the late Dale Paulsen. From a young age, she embodied compassion, resilience, and a quiet strength that would come to define her life. She began her career in healthcare as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where her gentle touch and genuine care brought comfort to countless patients over the years. In retirement, Catherine embraced a new calling as a women’s ministry leader in her church, offering guidance, encouragement, and faith-filled friendship to many.
Catherine leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love and devotion to her family. She is survived by her husband, Lee Daugherty, her devoted partner of 34 years. She was a loving mother to Cory Anderson and his wife Ann of Colorado, Chris Anderson and his wife Joddie of Oregon. She was also a proud and caring stepmother to Bryan Daugherty of California, Jill Daugherty of Colorado, Robert Daugherty of Texas, and Michael Daugherty and his wife Melissa of Alabama.
Her grandchildren were her greatest joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them: Miles Anderson and Cole Anderson of Colorado; Snowy Winters of Florida; Chris Daugherty and Rachel Daugherty of California; Abbey Marshall and her husband Hugh of Nevada; and Tayler Taylor and her husband Clay of North Carolina. Her love and guidance will continue to live on through her five great-grandchildren: Eli Daugherty and Savannah and Adam Daugherty of California, and Mia Marshall and Zoë Marshall of Nevada.
Catherine is also survived by her mother, Alice Armstrong, and her brothers Mike Paulsen and his wife Kay of Missouri, and John Paulsen and his wife Jeanne of Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Paulsen, and her brother, Steve Paulsen.
To know Catherine was to witness a life lived with grace, faith, and boundless love. She carried others through life’s hardest moments with a quiet strength and a heart full of kindness. Her memory will continue to be a guiding light to those who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Catherine’s name to a charity that is near to your heart.
Catherine will be laid to rest in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10am.