Vanessa Rae Dougherty born on January 16, 1998 passed away on June 29, 2026 at the age of 28.  She loved spending time with her friends and family, attending concerts, playing volleyball, reading, painting, and shouting "BINGO!"  Vanessa was thriving at work in human resources and accounting.  Vanessa was truly loved by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.  To say she will be missed is an incredible understatement.

Preceded in Death by:  brother, Matthew Dougherty; grandfather, Leonard Dougherty (Susan), grandmother, Lynda Barton, Uncle, Michael Barton, and cousin, Lora Sinclair,

Survived by her mother, Patricia Dougherty, father, John Dougherty (Ellen), grandfather, Craig Barton, grandmother, Marcy Isaacson (Jim), brother, Adam (Jasmine), sister, Lindsay Dougherty (Oscar), niece and nephew, Brielle, and Julien Dougherty, cousin, Kristina Barton (Zac) and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Friday July 10, 2026 at the White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124 with a gathering of friends starting at 12 PM. A Celebration of Vanessa's Life will take place after the service at Grandstay Hotel, 7083 153rd St W., Apple Valley. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be donated to Wounded Warriors Project.

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