Isabella Macdonald Alden

1841–1930 (age 89)

Author

Biography

Isabella Macdonald Alden (1841–1930) was a devoted author whose works offered comfort and moral insight, and she now rests at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.

Her writing touched countless readers with stories of faith and perseverance, leaving a legacy of compassion and quiet strength for future generations.

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