This obituary was originally published on Rogers & Breece Funeral Home.
Lydia Weathers Doherty passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home at the age of 75.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Caroline Hilton Hadden and George Kenny Weathers; her sister, Dianne Weathers Jenkins; and her brother, George E. Weathers.
Lydia is survived by her husband, William Doherty; her children, Scott Vance, Pamela Hendry, and Sherry Vance; and her daughter-in-law, Tracey Doherty. She is also survived by her brother, John Weathers; sisters, H. Denise Hooks and Delores Michelle Hickson; brother-in-law, John Doherty III; sisters-in-law, Amanda Bailey, Judy Robinson, and Patty Jenkins; grandchildren, Joshua Simpson and his wife Amelia Simpson, Phillip Vance and his wife Jessie Vance, Ciara Simpson and significant others Amber Germain and Joe Germain, Emily Vance, and Dillon Vance; great-grandchildren, Melody Vance, Tanzima Germain, and Jamari Germain; aunts, Ida McCurry and Barbara West; uncle, James Hilton; nieces, Kimberly Fail, Shenna Hooks, Tena Hooks, and Caroline Barnes Dix; nephews, Richie Weathers and Roddy Smith; and her sister in love, Terry Rockwood.
Lydia touched the hearts of many and was loved by all her friends and family. She will truly be missed.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on May 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at Balm in Gilead Ministries, 3110 Doc Bennett Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306.