E. Jean Nelson Penfield

1872–1961 (age 89)

Biography

E. Jean Nelson Penfield (1872-1961) championed education and social outreach, encouraging young people to pursue knowledge and supporting charity efforts that eased hardship.

Her advocacy reached into classrooms and local associations alike, leaving a legacy of generosity that is honored at Forest Hill Cemetery, where she rests in peaceful memory.

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