Emma Vernon
1754–1818 (age 64)
Biography
Emma Vernon (1754–1818) was cherished in Hanbury for the warmth she brought to family gatherings and the thoughtful attention she paid to her neighbors. In a time of shifting fortunes she held fast to kindness and the generosity of a listening heart.
Her memorial in St Mary the Virgin marks a life lived in quiet service, inviting pilgrims to remember how her presence soothed those around her.