Lucile Atcherson Curtis

1894–1986 (age 92)

Aviator

Biography

Lucile Atcherson Curtis, a pioneering aviator born in 1894, took to the skies at a time when female pilots were still blazing trails, embodying daring and resilience. Her adventures as an aviator inspired others to reach beyond the conventional boundaries of her era.

Her memory is honored at Green Lawn Cemetery, where her adventurous spirit continues to inspire those who visit her resting place.

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