Helen Reade Hamersley
1849–1911 (age 62)
Philanthropist
Biography
Helen Reade Hamersley dedicated her life to philanthropy, championing causes that improved the lives of women, children, and the less fortunate. Her quiet generosity and thoughtful leadership endeared her to many and ensured that deserving organizations received both moral and financial support.
She found peaceful repose at Woodlawn Cemetery, where friends and beneficiaries remember her as a steadfast advocate for dignity, kindness, and enduring hope.