Alysa Maria Daugherty

Alysa Maria Daugherty, 21 of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Diana Daugherty and Michael Daugherty.

Alysa was kind-hearted, fun-loving, and deeply devoted to her family. She had a passion for art, playing the guitar, and cars. A rising senior at Middle Tennessee State University, she was pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Aircraft Maintenance. In April, she proudly began her dream job at Embraer, working on jets. She was a beautiful young lady both outside and inside, having a true empathy for others, always with an encouraging word for those experiencing difficulties.

Alysa’s light, creativity, and love will be remembered always.

She is survived by her mother, Diana Daugherty; her father, Michael Daugherty, his wife, Jessica Daugherty; and her sisters, Miranda Daugherty and Cameron Daugherty. She also leaves behind her grandparents, Judy and Larry Lance.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm at McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation - Mount Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 950 Darrell Creek Trail, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465.

In lieu of flowers, to honor Alysa's memory, the family asks that you do a good deed, be polite, spread positivity, and pray. 

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation - Mount Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, 843-884-3833.