Emily Alice Sanford

1848–1938 (age 90)

Biography

Emily Alice Sanford, born in 1848, embraced life with a quiet strength and warm heart that made her a cherished figure among those at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Her kindness and steady devotion to family and friends left an enduring impression on all who shared in her gentle company.

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