Steva Jean Dougherty
August 12, 1957 ~ October 13, 2024
Steva Jean Dougherty, 67, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on October 13, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Steva was born on August 12, 1957 to Arthur and Vonie Workman in West Virginia.
Steva spent many years of her life serving as a missionary in Mexico and was part of a Bible translation project that made it possible for the gospel to be shared in diverse languages. After returning to the states, Steva became a real estate broker and was the owner of Corner Stone Realty in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was a powerful women’s conference speaker and she supported ministry efforts all over the world.
In 2012, Steva met Darrin at a friend’s house in North Carolina and they were married on May 25, 2013 in a small ceremony on the beach in the OBX of North Carolina. Darrin was the love of her life and they enjoyed fishing, boating, and going on adventures together. They went zip-lining in Georgia earlier this year for their anniversary. They enjoyed riding their golf cart around their neighborhood, the Riverfront Community and Marina, to watch sunsets and the cruise ships passing by.
Steva loved her children, grandchildren, sister, nieces, and nephews fiercely and she was always boasting of their talents and accomplishments. She cherished spending time with them and was so proud to be called Mom, Nana, Sister, and Auntie.
Steva was preceded in death by her father and mother, Arthur and Vonie Workman; and her sister Oneida Kaye Horsley.
She is survived by her husband, Darrin Dougherty of Jacksonville, Florida; daughter, Angela Love of Vero Beach, Florida; daughter, Julie Fox of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida; daughter, Samantha McCuiston of Hickory, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Violet and Zoe; one grandson, Landon; one sister, Joy (Lloyd) Gallimore of Hillsboro, Ohio; niece, Heather Young of Hillsboro, Ohio; and many other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins in Ohio.
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Steve was a wonderful person .we had a lot of good time together when she lived in Va .
Im truly sorry for your loss. I knew Steva as a dear friend almost 40 years. Her light shown bright.She was a force. There was nothing she attempted, she couldn’t do. She loved her family and Lord with a fierceness few obtain. If you were on the receiving end of her love, you were quite lucky. I will hold on to Gods promise, that as Christians, we will see each other again! Until then, she will be deeply missed.
Sorry for you loose my friend. We keep you always in your prayers
Grief is a measure of how much love was there. Mommy always told us how much you loved us and gave us affection. You're eternal optimism is a gift. You taught me one of life's greatest lessons how to be happy with little and how much family matters. You're loving words of encouragement will be missed the most.
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss.
She loved big & had a huge compassionate & forgiving ♥️ heart.
Darrin as she told me in many conversations was Gods gift and showed her what real love was.
My deepest condolences and will be holding your family in prayer 🙏
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family
So honored to know her and definitely her first babysitters , for Angie and Julie . Always a smile and a good time . Giving and non judgmental. Look forward to seeing her again . Love to my family that is hurting right now .,
Sam and family, I am truly very sorry for your loss!!! I was truly looking forward to meeting "Mom".. I guess I will say my last "Hey Mom!"..
Shine bright beautiful!!! Much love 💜 to all!!!
I can remember the time Steva came to Honeywell to meet you for lunch after you two were married. What a sweet person, I lost contact with you after you moved to Florida but our friendship will never go unnoticed. I remember when your mother died too because my mama was at the hospital the same time. Please continue your enjoyment of life because I know that is what Steva would want for you. I am so sorry, Darrin.
Steva was my dream come true. She was God's gift to me. When we first met on the OBX, NC, I knew immediately that she was the one for me. We shared a good marriage and life together. I love her so much. She was my world. And I was her world. It was the best 11 years of my life. She may be gone in the flesh, but she's not really gone. She still lives in my heart, my mind and my soul. And I know where she really is now. She is with Jesus. And I will see her again with God's help of course. I am following that narrow path that we were on together. She just beat me there first. She's my soulmate.