Katherine Emmons Force

1890–1956 (age 66)

Biography

Katherine Emmons Force devoted herself to cultivating meaningful community ties while cherishing the arts and the comforts of home life. Known for her gracious hospitality and generous spirit, she was beloved for making others feel welcome and valued.

She is remembered at Green-Wood Cemetery, where friends and family continue to honor the warmth she shared and the enduring example of kindness she left behind.

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