Elizabeth Alice Shannon

1855–1942 (age 87)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Biography

Elizabeth Alice Shannon devoted her heart to the welfare of her community, supporting educational and charitable work that strengthened the social fabric of her surroundings. Known among friends for her quiet generosity and keen appreciation for the arts, she nurtured numerous cultural initiatives that brought people together in shared celebration.

Her devotion to service extended to countless acts of kindness, from mentoring young women to sustaining neighborhood institutions. Elizabeth Alice Shannon’s gentle influence is remembered fondly by those who knew her, a legacy of goodness resting peacefully at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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