Bertha Ballou

1891–1978 (age 87)

Biography

Bertha Ballou led a life shaped by quiet strength and an abiding respect for the community she served, finding her final repose among the honored grounds of West Point Cemetery.

Her enduring legacy is one of compassion and steady devotion to the values that define the spirit of service beyond uniformed ranks.

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