Margaret Ayer Barnes

1886–1967 (age 81)

Author/Playwright

Biography

Margaret Ayer Barnes brought richly drawn characters to life in novels such as Years of Grace, earning a Pulitzer Prize for her deep exploration of women's lives across generations.

She inspired fellow writers with her thoughtful craft and brought a generous spirit to Brookside Cemetery, where admirers gather to honor a career spent illuminating the human heart.

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