Fanny Schermerhorn

Biography

Fanny Schermerhorn, born in 1846, was a respectful presence in Providence circles who approached each new day with grace and a generous spirit. Those who knew her treasured her capacity to connect neighbors and share consoling words when storms arose.

She earned a quiet place in the hearts of many, and her passing in 1919 is honored with a place of rest at North Burial Ground where the memory of her kindness endures.