Carrie Mayer

1899–1999 (age 100)

Community matriarch

Biography

Carrie Mayer, born in 1899, welcomed a new century with grace and a tireless devotion to those around her, knitting together friendships that spanned decades. She was known for her ready laugh, thoughtful counsel, and willingness to tend to the needs of neighbors both near and far.

Homewood Cemetery now holds her memory, a reminder that her unwavering kindness helped many see the best in themselves as the world around them changed.

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