Jennie Ellis Keysor

1860–1945 (age 85)

Biography

Jennie Ellis Keysor devoted her life to nurturing the well-being of her community in Oak Hill through acts both public and private. She offered compassion and encouragement to families navigating life’s challenges, setting a standard of generosity for others to follow.

Her gentle spirit and commitment to civic virtues earned her the affection of neighbors, and Oak Hill Cemetery remains a quiet place to honor her memory and the light she shared.

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