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Kristi R. Dougherty, 7, of Swatara Township, was joined in death by her grandmother Cynthia R. Weatherholtz and great grandfather Paul W. Garman on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Born July 29, 2016 in York, she was a second grade student at Tri Community Elementary School, Bressler. Kristi was a member of Tap ‘n Arts Dance, Harrisburg and a partner in ministry at Palmyra Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are her mother Amanda R. Dougherty (Travis McConnell) of Swatara Township and father Patrick E. Dougherty (Kate Jackson) of Harrisburg; brother Tucker A. Dougherty; paternal grandparents Pat and Janet Dougherty; and maternal great grandmother Mamie Garman.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Palmyra Church of the Brethren, 45 North Chestnut Street, Palmyra preceded by a visitation beginning at 9:00 AM.
Kristi expressed concern for the homeless, so the family requests memorial contributions be made to Bethesda Mission, PO Box 3041, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
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