Edwina Stanton Babcock

1875–1965 (age 90)

Biography

Edwina Stanton Babcock, born in 1875, was known among her circle for quiet resolve and a steady kindness that carried through every chapter of her life. Friends remember her as someone who listened with care and offered encouragement without fanfare.

Oak Hill Cemetery now shelters her memory, giving space for those who loved her to reflect on the gentle support she provided through the years.

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