Marilyn K. Doherty

Doherty, Marilyn K.
Marilyn K. Doherty a beautiful mother and loving wife passed away Friday February 12, in Rio Rancho New Mexico. She was born on April 30, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas. She was a proud graduate of Wichita Heights High School, Wichita Kansas (1969) and had a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wichita State University.
Survived by husband, James Michael Doherty and daughters, Jennifer Doherty and Michelle Doherty all of Rio Rancho, NM.  Also survived by Marion Doherty, Rio Rancho, NM, Janice (Jim) Cordner, Salt Lake City, UT, Dean (Stephanie) Clark, Wichita, KS, Nancy (Ken) Fisher, Columbus, OH, Richard Doherty, Houston, TX, and Margaret (Tim) Smith, Phoenix, AZ.  Marilyn had several nieces and nephews including Clark Peterson, Andy Peterson (both of Salt Lake City, UT), Chris Clark, (Kansas City, KS), Sydney Clark, Gannon Clark (both of Wichita, KS), Kyle Fisher (Lauren), McKinney, TX, Drew Fisher (Austin), Holly Fisher (Columbus, OH) Christopher Smith and Michael Ross Smith, (Both of Phoenix, AZ.) Preceded in death by Wilfred D and Joyce M Clark.
Marilyn loved her twin daughters, Jenn and Mily. She loved to bake chocolate chip cookies and cook lavish meals for her husband Mike that he may (or may not) have enjoyed! She enjoyed watching the Food Network and HGTV in her spare time as well as playing the piano. Marilyn was currently employed at New Mexico Rural Water Association as an Accountant. For those who were closest to Marilyn, they knew she had to plan spontaneity. She was adored and immensely loved by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. Marilyn had a huge impact on many lives from when she was a teenager up until she passed. Marilyn fought breast cancer since 2008 and fought it with humility and dignity. She never shed a tear from pain or complained about how difficult it was. She continued to always put others first. She was continuously positive throughout her battle with breast cancer and in her daily activities. In lieu of  flowers donations may be given in Marilyn's honor to the American Cancer Society www.nmcancercenterfoundation.org. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  
Daniels Family Funeral Services
4310 Sara Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-892-9920