Adelaide Ferris
1825–1904 (age 79)
Biography
Adelaide Ferris spent her years nurturing kin, cultivating friendships, and lending a kind hand within her circles. Her generous hospitality made her home a center for shared conversation and laughter.
She carried herself with quiet dignity, reminding others of the value of patience and of simple pleasures such as music, books, and thoughtful correspondence. Adelaide rests in Woodlawn Cemetery, and her memory endures in the affection of those who knew her gentle ways.