Emily Benton Frith

1894–1986 (age 92)

Biography

Emily Benton Frith carried grace and generosity through a long life shaped by the joys and trials of the twentieth century. A beloved figure among family and friends, she provided steady encouragement while celebrating each person’s gifts.

Her memory endures through those she mentored and cherished, and she rests now at Springdale Cemetery with the love of those she touched.

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