Iona McWilliams

1876–1969 (age 93)

Biography

Iona McWilliams, born in 1876, nurtured her family and community with the quiet strength of someone who lived through decades of great change. She welcomed every new generation with open arms, sharing traditions while embracing fresh ideas that kept her circle connected.

McWilliams prized the companionship of friends over afternoon tea and the stories they shared, leaving behind a trail of warmth and thoughtful counsel that echoes in the hearts of her descendants. Her memory rests peacefully at Woodlawn Cemetery, where the blooms of spring recall her generous spirit.

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