Emma Peterson Childs

1842–1928 (age 86)

Biography

Emma Peterson Childs, born in 1842, devoted herself to nurturing family ties and extending comfort to neighbors, always offering a listening ear and a gentle smile.

Her calming influence lingered through the years, and she now rests with grace in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

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