Lesley Josephine Ayer

1855–1928 (age 73)

Biography

Lesley Josephine Ayer’s life, which spanned from 1855 to 1928, was shaped by an era of change, and though many details of her daily pursuits are private, her presence strengthened the homes and hearts she touched.

Her calm perseverance and the warmth of countless quiet conversations endure in family recollections, and the shade of Woodlawn Cemetery now shelters her gentle memory.

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