Elizabeth Haggerty

Haggerty, Elizabeth (Betty) passed away May 18, 2007, in Aiken, S.C. She celebrated 92 years of life. She was born in Allegheny, NY, the daughter of Leo and Marie Fassnacht. She was the devoted wife of Jack Haggerty who preceded her in death. She is survived by her six children: Phil and Carol Haggerty, Aiken, SC; Maureen Haggerty, College Station, TX; Jim Haggerty, Clearwater, FL; Teri and Larry Kiehna, Collierville, TN; Kate and Michael MacDonald, Knoxville, TN, Anne and Tom Schippers, Traverse City, MI; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She had two sisters, Clare Thomas, of Orlando, FL, and Jane who preceded her in death. Her family will miss her dearly. She was a laboratory and x-ray technician in New Jersey where she met her husband, Jack, and they were married for 56 years. In Morristown, she was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She contributed to her community in many ways, including Red Cross Volunteer and Girl Scout Leader. Betty was known for her many acts of kindness and encouraged her children to be kind and helpful. Friends may wish to honor her memory, by performing a special act of kindness to others. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Friday morning May 25, at 11:00 am by the Reverend Bill Casey. Interment will be in Jarnagin Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Church Friday morning from 10:30 until 11:00 Friends wishing to express sympathy may do so through memorial donations to the Knights of Columbus Mentally Challenged Tootsie Roll Foundation, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 2518 West Andrew Johnson Highway. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Elizabeth Haggerty, please visit our flower store.