Elizabeth Hewitt Vail Billings

Biography

Elizabeth Hewitt Vail Billings was born in 1869 and became a thoughtful advocate for the families of her community. She applied an ample heart to the needs of children and neighbors, lending support to schools and the quiet charities that stitched everyday life together.

In her later years she was known for hosting gatherings that bound neighbors and friends, a steady presence in the stewardship of Riverside Cemetery grounds. Her legacy endures in the many lives that benefited from her generosity and her calm resolve to do good.