Ethel Dukes Haggerty was the youngest of 10 surviving children born to Alex and Mary Bell Dukes on December 27, 1931 in Karnack, TX.  After spending her formative years in the Karnack and Jefferson, TX. area, she married Leo Judge Haggerty and moved to Baytown, Tx.  To this union three children were born-Ethel Loretta, Mildred and Leo Jr.  Throughout her lifetime, Mother Haggerty held fast to God's purpose for her life and actively served in her church home.

Mother Haggerty found eternal rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 24, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend who left a legacy of love and wisdom that will impact future generations of her family. Her husband, Leo Haggerty Sr., daughter Mildred Haggerty, granddaughter Teneka King Clemons, her parents and all of siblings preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her most precious memories are her children-Ethel Loretta (Davis) Allen and Leo (Francis) Haggerty Jr; Grandchildren-Michael King, Chantell (Ronald) Edmond, Danyelle (Kenneth) Johnson and Derrick (Ludmila) Haggerty; Great Grandchildren-Cameron and Kobe Edmond; Kendall Clemons; Eris and Zen Haggerty; sister-in-law Willie Mae Kelly; numerous nieces, nephews and their offspring; her McGowen Temple Church family, and a wide circle of friends and associates.