Katharine Smith Lay

1862–1946 (age 84)

Biography

Katharine Smith Lay's life spanned the aftermath of the Civil War through the end of World War II, and she quietly upheld the values of care and constancy that sustained many families in her community.

Those who knew her remember how she anchored gatherings with gentle counsel, and her presence at Graceland Cemetery marks the spot where visitors honor the memory of a person who gave steadiness to friends and kin.

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