Alice Acheson
1895–1996 (age 101)
Biography
Alice Acheson (1895–1996) lived through a century of remarkable change, nurturing a deep appreciation for diplomacy and public service that reflected the family she raised beside a statesman of international renown. In private and public spheres she shared quiet intelligence and poise, offering steadfast counsel to generations of friends.
Those who visited Oak Hill Cemetery remember Acheson for her gracious wit and the gentle strength with which she supported causes that promoted cultural understanding and human dignity.