Emma Jane Thompson

1863–1954 (age 91)

Biography

Emma Jane Thompson, born in 1863, kept close ties with the First Church Cemetery, often seen offering encouragement to families and lending her time to the church’s outreach efforts. Her compassion was evident in simple gestures—a warm meal, a handwritten note, a quiet moment of prayer.

She believed deeply in the power of community to lift spirits and never wavered in her desire to help others carry their burdens. Emma Jane’s steadfast devotion to service is remembered with gratitude.

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