Alma Holland Beers

1892–1974 (age 82)

Biography

Alma Holland Beers (1892-1974) is remembered at Old Chapel Hill Cemetery for the thoughtful care she brought to every endeavor, especially her explorations of the natural world that both grounded and inspired her community.

Her appreciation for the delicate balance of life, expressed through quiet scholarship and generous mentorship, continues to bloom in the hearts of those she encouraged.

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