Esto Bates Broughton
1890–1956 (age 66)
Biography
Esto Bates Broughton was born in 1890 into a family that prized creativity and community service, and she spent her life bringing calm, thoughtful energy to every endeavor she pursued. Her friends remember her as a steady presence, whether she was organizing a recital, writing a letter of encouragement, or simply sitting quietly with someone who needed to be heard.
She leaves behind countless small acts of generosity that helped the people around her feel seen, and she now rests at Oak Hill Memorial Park, where her spirit continues to inspire others to look after one another.