Edith Kermit Roosevelt

1927–2003 (age 76)

Biography

Edith Kermit Roosevelt (1927–2003) carried the grace of her family’s legacy into every civic effort and social gathering she touched, always valuing quiet service over personal acclaim.

Members of her circle recall her steady encouragement, even as she now rests at Youngs Memorial Cemetery surrounded by the peace she treasured.

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